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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.40, 552.62 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.40, 552.62 and 321.16 is: 480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.40 : 552.62 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.40/552.62 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.40x = 552.62 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.40x = 177,477.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,477.48/369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.45

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