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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.75, 513.34 and 326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.75, 513.34 and 326.13 is: 449.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.75 : 513.34 = 326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.75/513.34 = 326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.75x = 513.34 × 326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.75x = 167,412.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,412.83/372.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.13

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