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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.66, 514.26 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.66, 514.26 and 323.52 is: 446.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.66 : 514.26 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.66/514.26 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.66x = 514.26 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.66x = 166,373.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,373.40/372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.45

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