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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.78, 513.09 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.78, 513.09 and 326.34 is: 449.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.78 : 513.09 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.78/513.09 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.78x = 513.09 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.78x = 167,441.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,441.79/372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.17

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