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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.87, 481.47 and 277.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.87, 481.47 and 277.89 is: 415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.87 : 481.47 = 277.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.87/481.47 = 277.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.87x = 481.47 × 277.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.87x = 133,795.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,795.70/321.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.68

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