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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.07, 517.74 and 323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.07, 517.74 and 323.42 is: 445.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.07 : 517.74 = 323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.07/517.74 = 323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.07x = 517.74 × 323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.07x = 167,447.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,447.47/376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.26

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