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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 522.82 and 320.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 522.82 and 320.21 is: 441.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 522.82 = 320.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/522.82 = 320.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 522.82 × 320.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 167,407.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,407.98/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.62

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