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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 563.97 and 321.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 563.97 and 321.33 is: 481.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 563.97 = 321.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/563.97 = 321.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 563.97 × 321.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 181,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,220.48/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.79

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