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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.88, 517.64 and 328.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.88, 517.64 and 328.77 is: 453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.88 : 517.64 = 328.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.88/517.64 = 328.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.88x = 517.64 × 328.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.88x = 170,182.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,182.86/374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.97

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