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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.84, 482.64 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.84, 482.64 and 275.52 is: 413.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.84 : 482.64 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.84/482.64 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.84x = 482.64 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.84x = 132,976.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,976.97/321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.18

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