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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.68, 565.32 and 321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.68, 565.32 and 321.90 is: 483.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.68 : 565.32 = 321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.68/565.32 = 321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.68x = 565.32 × 321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.68x = 181,976.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,976.51/376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.11

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