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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.74, 483.02 and 273.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.74, 483.02 and 273.95 is: 411.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.74 : 483.02 = 273.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.74/483.02 = 273.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.74x = 483.02 × 273.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.74x = 132,319.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,319.54/321.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.27

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