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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.81, 512.78 and 322.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.81, 512.78 and 322.67 is: 445.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.81 : 512.78 = 322.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.81/512.78 = 322.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.81x = 512.78 × 322.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.81x = 165,454.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,454.55/371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.00

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