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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.26, 516.71 and 328.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.26, 516.71 and 328.37 is: 452.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.26 : 516.71 = 328.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.26/516.71 = 328.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.26x = 516.71 × 328.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.26x = 169,669.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,669.48/375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.14

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