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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 520.06 and 326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 520.06 and 326.20 is: 450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 520.06 = 326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/520.06 = 326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 520.06 × 326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 169,644.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,644.39/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.73

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