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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.73, 481.51 and 270.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.73, 481.51 and 270.43 is: 404.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.73 : 481.51 = 270.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.73/481.51 = 270.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.73x = 481.51 × 270.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.73x = 130,214.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,214.75/321.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.73

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