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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.59, 514.44 and 320.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.59, 514.44 and 320.73 is: 441.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.59 : 514.44 = 320.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.59/514.44 = 320.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.59x = 514.44 × 320.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.59x = 164,996.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,996.34/373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.65

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