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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.58, 524.88 and 321.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.58, 524.88 and 321.71 is: 443.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.58 : 524.88 = 321.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.58/524.88 = 321.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.58x = 524.88 × 321.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.58x = 168,859.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,859.14/380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.69

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