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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.72, 555.12 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.72, 555.12 and 321 is: 481.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.72 : 555.12 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.72/555.12 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.72x = 555.12 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.72x = 178,193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,193.52/369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.97

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