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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.66, 518.40 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.66, 518.40 and 326.52 is: 450.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.66 : 518.40 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.66/518.40 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.66x = 518.40 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.66x = 169,267.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,267.97/375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.59

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