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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.32, 516.85 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.32, 516.85 and 320.04 is: 440.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.32 : 516.85 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.32/516.85 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.32x = 516.85 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.32x = 165,411.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,411.87/375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.72

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