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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.07, 517.78 and 326.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.07, 517.78 and 326.93 is: 450.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.07 : 517.78 = 326.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.07/517.78 = 326.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.07x = 517.78 × 326.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.07x = 169,277.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,277.82/376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.12

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