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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.36, 514.20 and 326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.36, 514.20 and 326.56 is: 449.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.36 : 514.20 = 326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.36/514.20 = 326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.36x = 514.20 × 326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.36x = 167,917.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,917.15/373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.75

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