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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.68, 513.96 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.68, 513.96 and 323.48 is: 446.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.68 : 513.96 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.68/513.96 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.68x = 513.96 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.68x = 166,255.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,255.78/372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.11

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