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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 511.20 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 511.20 and 321.48 is: 443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 511.20 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/511.20 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 511.20 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 164,340.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,340.58/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.31

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