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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.35, 510.66 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.35, 510.66 and 323.64 is: 446.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.35 : 510.66 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.35/510.66 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.35x = 510.66 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.35x = 165,270.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,270.00/370.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.25

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