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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 513.90 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 513.90 and 323.28 is: 445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 513.90 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/513.90 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 513.90 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 166,133.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,133.59/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.88

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