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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.21, 513.37 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.21, 513.37 and 323 is: 445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.21 : 513.37 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.21/513.37 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.21x = 513.37 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.21x = 165,818.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,818.51/372.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.50

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