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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.94, 508.74 and 321.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.94, 508.74 and 321.80 is: 444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.94 : 508.74 = 321.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.94/508.74 = 321.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.94x = 508.74 × 321.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.94x = 163,712.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,712.53/367.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.94

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