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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.24, 505.60 and 321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.24, 505.60 and 321.20 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.24 : 505.60 = 321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.24/505.60 = 321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.24x = 505.60 × 321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.24x = 162,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,398.72/367.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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