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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.40, 512.25 and 329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.40, 512.25 and 329.45 is: 454.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.40 : 512.25 = 329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.40/512.25 = 329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.40x = 512.25 × 329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.40x = 168,758.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,758.20/371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.38

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