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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.74, 481.50 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.74, 481.50 and 270.44 is: 404.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.74 : 481.50 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.74/481.50 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.74x = 481.50 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.74x = 130,216.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,216.86/321.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.73

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