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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 511.74 and 328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 511.74 and 328.26 is: 451.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 511.74 = 328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/511.74 = 328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 511.74 × 328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 167,983.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,983.77/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.57

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