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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.68, 523.73 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.68, 523.73 and 326.28 is: 451.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.68 : 523.73 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.68/523.73 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.68x = 523.73 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.68x = 170,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,882.62/378.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.26

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