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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.76, 518.44 and 326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.76, 518.44 and 326.56 is: 450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.76 : 518.44 = 326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.76/518.44 = 326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.76x = 518.44 × 326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.76x = 169,301.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,301.77/375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.56

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