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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.56, 512.88 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.56, 512.88 and 323.16 is: 444.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.56 : 512.88 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.56/512.88 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.56x = 512.88 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.56x = 165,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,742.30/372.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.87

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