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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.52, 517.93 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.52, 517.93 and 326.32 is: 450.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.52 : 517.93 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.52/517.93 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.52x = 517.93 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.52x = 169,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,010.92/375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.07

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