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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.55, 516.41 and 321.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.55, 516.41 and 321.99 is: 443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.55 : 516.41 = 321.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.55/516.41 = 321.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.55x = 516.41 × 321.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.55x = 166,277.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,277.25/374.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.94

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