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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.73, 483.01 and 271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.73, 483.01 and 271.43 is: 406.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.73 : 483.01 = 271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.73/483.01 = 271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.73x = 483.01 × 271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.73x = 131,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,103.40/322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.23

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