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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.61, 518.38 and 320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.61, 518.38 and 320.33 is: 442.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.61 : 518.38 = 320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.61/518.38 = 320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.61x = 518.38 × 320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.61x = 166,052.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,052.67/375.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.09

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