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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 509.52 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 509.52 and 321.44 is: 442.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 509.52 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/509.52 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 509.52 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 163,780.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,780.11/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.08

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