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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.72, 508.42 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.72, 508.42 and 321.66 is: 443.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.72 : 508.42 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.72/508.42 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.72x = 508.42 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.72x = 163,538.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,538.38/368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.53

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