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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.42, 563.94 and 321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.42, 563.94 and 321.88 is: 482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.42 : 563.94 = 321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.42/563.94 = 321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.42x = 563.94 × 321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.42x = 181,521.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,521.01/376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.23

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