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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.07, 512.26 and 322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.07, 512.26 and 322.93 is: 444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.07 : 512.26 = 322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.07/512.26 = 322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.07x = 512.26 × 322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.07x = 165,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,424.12/372.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.60

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