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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 524.49 and 321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 524.49 and 321.84 is: 444.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 524.49 = 321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/524.49 = 321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 524.49 × 321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 168,801.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,801.86/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.03

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