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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 517.68 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 517.68 and 332.64 is: 457.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 517.68 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/517.68 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 517.68 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 172,201.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,201.08/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.74

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