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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.27, 534.45 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.27, 534.45 and 321.66 is: 443.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.27 : 534.45 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.27/534.45 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.27x = 534.45 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.27x = 171,911.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,911.19/387.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.91

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