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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.38, 1,261.65 and 321.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.38, 1,261.65 and 321.36 is: 481.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.38 : 1,261.65 = 321.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.38/1,261.65 = 321.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.38x = 1,261.65 × 321.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.38x = 405,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,443.84/841.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.88

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