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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.43, 510.97 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.43, 510.97 and 321.22 is: 443.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.43 : 510.97 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.43/510.97 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.43x = 510.97 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.43x = 164,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,133.78/370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.09

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