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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.80, 483.54 and 275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.80, 483.54 and 275.66 is: 414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.80 : 483.54 = 275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.80/483.54 = 275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.80x = 483.54 × 275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.80x = 133,292.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,292.64/321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.21

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