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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.54, 512.28 and 321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.54, 512.28 and 321.68 is: 443.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.54 : 512.28 = 321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.54/512.28 = 321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.54x = 512.28 × 321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.54x = 164,790.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,790.23/371.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.53

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