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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.32, 516.17 and 327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.32, 516.17 and 327.19 is: 452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.32 : 516.17 = 327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.32/516.17 = 327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.32x = 516.17 × 327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.32x = 168,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,885.66/373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.39

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