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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.69, 518.83 and 324.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.69, 518.83 and 324.13 is: 446.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.69 : 518.83 = 324.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.69/518.83 = 324.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.69x = 518.83 × 324.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.69x = 168,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,168.37/376.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.44

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