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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.94, 482.89 and 269.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.94, 482.89 and 269.99 is: 404.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.94 : 482.89 = 269.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.94/482.89 = 269.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.94x = 482.89 × 269.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.94x = 130,375.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,375.47/321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.97

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