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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.95, 524.25 and 321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.95, 524.25 and 321.18 is: 443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.95 : 524.25 = 321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.95/524.25 = 321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.95x = 524.25 × 321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.95x = 168,378.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,378.62/379.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.16

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