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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.96, 514.80 and 324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.96, 514.80 and 324.64 is: 446.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.96 : 514.80 = 324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.96/514.80 = 324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.96x = 514.80 × 324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.96x = 167,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,124.67/373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.91

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