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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.22, 517.43 and 328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.22, 517.43 and 328.10 is: 453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.22 : 517.43 = 328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.22/517.43 = 328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.22x = 517.43 × 328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.22x = 169,767.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,767.02/374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.66

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