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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 524.72 and 321.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 524.72 and 321.06 is: 443.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 524.72 = 321.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/524.72 = 321.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 524.72 × 321.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 168,466.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,466.60/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.01

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