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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.22, 518.76 and 323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.22, 518.76 and 323.70 is: 446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.22 : 518.76 = 323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.22/518.76 = 323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.22x = 518.76 × 323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.22x = 167,922.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,922.61/376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.34

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