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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 555.96 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.76, 555.96 and 321 is: 480.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.76 : 555.96 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.76/555.96 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.76x = 555.96 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.76x = 178,463.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,463.16/371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.05

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