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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.88, 519.02 and 329.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.88, 519.02 and 329.77 is: 455.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.88 : 519.02 = 329.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.88/519.02 = 329.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.88x = 519.02 × 329.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.88x = 171,157.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,157.23/375.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.35

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