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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 552.04 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 552.04 and 321.04 is: 481.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 552.04 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/552.04 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 552.04 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 177,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,226.92/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.49

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