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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.26, 518.09 and 329.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.26, 518.09 and 329.37 is: 453.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.26 : 518.09 = 329.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.26/518.09 = 329.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.26x = 518.09 × 329.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.26x = 170,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,641.66/376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.52

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