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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.87, 556.01 and 321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.87, 556.01 and 321.84 is: 479.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.87 : 556.01 = 321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.87/556.01 = 321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.87x = 556.01 × 321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.87x = 178,946.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,946.26/372.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.92

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