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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.26, 563.76 and 321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.26, 563.76 and 321.60 is: 481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.26 : 563.76 = 321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.26/563.76 = 321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.26x = 563.76 × 321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.26x = 181,305.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,305.22/376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.86

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