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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 552.47 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 552.47 and 321.48 is: 479.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 552.47 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/552.47 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 552.47 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 177,606.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,606.45/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.91

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