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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 514.80 and 323.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 514.80 and 323.66 is: 446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 514.80 = 323.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/514.80 = 323.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 514.80 × 323.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 166,620.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,620.17/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.80

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