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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.75, 481.74 and 259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.75, 481.74 and 259.71 is: 388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.75 : 481.74 = 259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.75/481.74 = 259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.75x = 481.74 × 259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.75x = 125,112.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,112.70/321.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.85

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