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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.32, 510.23 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.32, 510.23 and 332.44 is: 456.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.32 : 510.23 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.32/510.23 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.32x = 510.23 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.32x = 169,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,620.86/371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.81

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