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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.56, 517 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.56, 517 and 326.16 is: 449.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.56 : 517 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.56/517 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.56x = 517 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.56x = 168,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,624.72/375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.00

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