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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.68, 520.97 and 324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.68, 520.97 and 324.28 is: 448.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.68 : 520.97 = 324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.68/520.97 = 324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.68x = 520.97 × 324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.68x = 168,938.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,938.53/376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.49

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