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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 562.14 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 562.14 and 321.66 is: 480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 562.14 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/562.14 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 562.14 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 180,817.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,817.95/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.41

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