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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 517.32 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 517.32 and 323.52 is: 445.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 517.32 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/517.32 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 517.32 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 167,363.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,363.37/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.87

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