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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.71, 521.28 and 321.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.71, 521.28 and 321.36 is: 444.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.71 : 521.28 = 321.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.71/521.28 = 321.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.71x = 521.28 × 321.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.71x = 167,518.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,518.54/376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.69

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