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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.20, 514.56 and 326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.20, 514.56 and 326.03 is: 450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.20 : 514.56 = 326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.20/514.56 = 326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.20x = 514.56 × 326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.20x = 167,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,759.42/372.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.73

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