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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.92, 518.38 and 323.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.92, 518.38 and 323.65 is: 446.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.92 : 518.38 = 323.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.92/518.38 = 323.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.92x = 518.38 × 323.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.92x = 167,772.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,772.43/375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.29

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