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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.92, 519.74 and 321.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.92, 519.74 and 321.58 is: 443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.92 : 519.74 = 321.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.92/519.74 = 321.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.92x = 519.74 × 321.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.92x = 167,137.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,137.99/376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.43

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