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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.63, 520.62 and 323.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.63, 520.62 and 323.27 is: 444.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.63 : 520.62 = 323.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.63/520.62 = 323.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.63x = 520.62 × 323.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.63x = 168,300.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,300.61/378.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.50

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