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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.96, 519.84 and 322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.96, 519.84 and 322.24 is: 444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.96 : 519.84 = 322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.96/519.84 = 322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.96x = 519.84 × 322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.96x = 167,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,513.24/376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.38

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