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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.82, 514.80 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.82, 514.80 and 320.94 is: 441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.82 : 514.80 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.82/514.80 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.82x = 514.80 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.82x = 165,219.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,219.91/373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.98

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