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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 514.08 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 514.08 and 322.56 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 514.08 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/514.08 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 514.08 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 165,821.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,821.64/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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