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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.66, 518.43 and 329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.66, 518.43 and 329.05 is: 452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.66 : 518.43 = 329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.66/518.43 = 329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.66x = 518.43 × 329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.66x = 170,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,589.39/376.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.90

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