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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.43, 525.12 and 321.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.43, 525.12 and 321.73 is: 444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.43 : 525.12 = 321.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.43/525.12 = 321.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.43x = 525.12 × 321.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.43x = 168,948.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,948.53/380.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.10

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