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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.32, 514.79 and 326.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.32, 514.79 and 326.19 is: 451.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.32 : 514.79 = 326.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.32/514.79 = 326.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.32x = 514.79 × 326.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.32x = 167,917.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,917.72/372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.01

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