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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.35, 518.99 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.35, 518.99 and 329.22 is: 455.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.35 : 518.99 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.35/518.99 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.35x = 518.99 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.35x = 170,860.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,860.24/375.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.21

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