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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.44, 515.79 and 324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.44, 515.79 and 324.30 is: 447.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.44 : 515.79 = 324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.44/515.79 = 324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.44x = 515.79 × 324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.44x = 167,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,270.70/373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.92

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