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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 511.02 and 321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 511.02 and 321.90 is: 443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 511.02 = 321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/511.02 = 321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 511.02 × 321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 164,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,497.34/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.13

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