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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.36, 603.48 and 321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.36, 603.48 and 321.20 is: 443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.36 : 603.48 = 321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.36/603.48 = 321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.36x = 603.48 × 321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.36x = 193,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,837.78/437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.20

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