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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.49, 517.92 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.49, 517.92 and 326.28 is: 450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.49 : 517.92 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.49/517.92 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.49x = 517.92 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.49x = 168,986.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,986.94/375.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.04

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