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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 510.84 and 321.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 510.84 and 321.15 is: 443.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 510.84 = 321.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/510.84 = 321.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 510.84 × 321.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 164,056.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,056.27/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.23

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