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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.15, 517.85 and 322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.15, 517.85 and 322.48 is: 445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.15 : 517.85 = 322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.15/517.85 = 322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.15x = 517.85 × 322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.15x = 166,996.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,996.27/375.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.15

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