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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.16, 513.57 and 323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.16, 513.57 and 323.02 is: 445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.16 : 513.57 = 323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.16/513.57 = 323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.16x = 513.57 × 323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.16x = 165,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,893.38/372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.76

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