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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.98, 481.75 and 270.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.98, 481.75 and 270.61 is: 404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.98 : 481.75 = 270.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.98/481.75 = 270.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.98x = 481.75 × 270.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.98x = 130,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,364.49/321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.89

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