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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.37, 511.62 and 321.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.37, 511.62 and 321.23 is: 443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.37 : 511.62 = 321.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.37/511.62 = 321.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.37x = 511.62 × 321.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.37x = 164,347.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,347.69/370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.74

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