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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.54, 505.89 and 321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.54, 505.89 and 321.08 is: 441.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.54 : 505.89 = 321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.54/505.89 = 321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.54x = 505.89 × 321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.54x = 162,428.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,428.63/367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.94

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