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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.77, 559.44 and 321.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.77, 559.44 and 321.93 is: 481.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.77 : 559.44 = 321.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.77/559.44 = 321.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.77x = 559.44 × 321.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.77x = 180,100.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,100.52/373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.85

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