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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 515.16 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 515.16 and 326.48 is: 451.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 515.16 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/515.16 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 515.16 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 168,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,189.44/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.39

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