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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.27, 511.16 and 321.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.27, 511.16 and 321.86 is: 443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.27 : 511.16 = 321.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.27/511.16 = 321.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.27x = 511.16 × 321.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.27x = 164,517.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,517.79/371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.13

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