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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.34, 518.75 and 326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.34, 518.75 and 326.42 is: 449.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.34 : 518.75 = 326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.34/518.75 = 326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.34x = 518.75 × 326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.34x = 169,326.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,326.15/376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.93

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