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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.44, 514.41 and 323.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.44, 514.41 and 323.30 is: 446.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.44 : 514.41 = 323.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.44/514.41 = 323.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.44x = 514.41 × 323.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.44x = 166,308.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,308.75/372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.54

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