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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.84, 518.80 and 321.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.84, 518.80 and 321.92 is: 442.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.84 : 518.80 = 321.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.84/518.80 = 321.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.84x = 518.80 × 321.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.84x = 167,012.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,012.10/377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.02

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