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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 511.72 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 511.72 and 321.04 is: 443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 511.72 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/511.72 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 511.72 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 164,282.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,282.59/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.62

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