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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.03, 521.24 and 322.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.03, 521.24 and 322.59 is: 444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.03 : 521.24 = 322.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.03/521.24 = 322.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.03x = 521.24 × 322.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.03x = 168,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,145.20/378.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.79

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