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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.19, 516.06 and 324.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.19, 516.06 and 324.99 is: 448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.19 : 516.06 = 324.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.19/516.06 = 324.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.19x = 516.06 × 324.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.19x = 167,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,714.34/374.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.21

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