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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 524.20 and 321.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 524.20 and 321.21 is: 443.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 524.20 = 321.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/524.20 = 321.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 524.20 × 321.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 168,374.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,374.05/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.00

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