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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.17, 510.35 and 323.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.17, 510.35 and 323.73 is: 446.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.17 : 510.35 = 323.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.17/510.35 = 323.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.17x = 510.35 × 323.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.17x = 165,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,213.99/370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.32

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