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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.16, 513.90 and 323.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.16, 513.90 and 323.35 is: 445.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.16 : 513.90 = 323.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.16/513.90 = 323.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.16x = 513.90 × 323.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.16x = 166,169.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,169.57/373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.30

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