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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.41, 491.54 and 321.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.41, 491.54 and 321.39 is: 481.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.41 : 491.54 = 321.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.41/491.54 = 321.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.41x = 491.54 × 321.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.41x = 157,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,974.43/328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.03

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