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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.46, 556.44 and 321.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.46, 556.44 and 321.86 is: 483.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.46 : 556.44 = 321.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.46/556.44 = 321.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.46x = 556.44 × 321.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.46x = 179,095.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,095.78/370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.44

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