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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.40, 517.53 and 323.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.40, 517.53 and 323.49 is: 445.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.40 : 517.53 = 323.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.40/517.53 = 323.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.40x = 517.53 × 323.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.40x = 167,416.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,416.66/375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.97

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