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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.89, 483.45 and 275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.89, 483.45 and 275.72 is: 414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.89 : 483.45 = 275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.89/483.45 = 275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.89x = 483.45 × 275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.89x = 133,294.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,294.42/321.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.11

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