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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.49, 563.69 and 321.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.49, 563.69 and 321.63 is: 481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.49 : 563.69 = 321.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.49/563.69 = 321.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.49x = 563.69 × 321.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.49x = 181,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,298.01/376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.55

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