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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.76, 522.60 and 329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.76, 522.60 and 329.56 is: 454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.76 : 522.60 = 329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.76/522.60 = 329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.76x = 522.60 × 329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.76x = 172,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,228.06/378.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.72

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