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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 511.52 and 328.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 511.52 and 328.83 is: 453.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 511.52 = 328.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/511.52 = 328.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 511.52 × 328.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 168,201.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,201.48/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.62

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