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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.63, 520.41 and 326.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.63, 520.41 and 326.45 is: 451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.63 : 520.41 = 326.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.63/520.41 = 326.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.63x = 520.41 × 326.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.63x = 169,886.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,886.21/376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.08

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