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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.58, 520.12 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.58, 520.12 and 332.84 is: 459.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.58 : 520.12 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.58/520.12 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.58x = 520.12 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.58x = 173,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,118.46/376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.71

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