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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.36, 511.36 and 322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.36, 511.36 and 322.24 is: 443.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.36 : 511.36 = 322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.36/511.36 = 322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.36x = 511.36 × 322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.36x = 164,780.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,780.65/371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.72

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