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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.09, 563.66 and 329.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.09, 563.66 and 329.67 is: 494.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.09 : 563.66 = 329.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.09/563.66 = 329.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.09x = 563.66 × 329.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.09x = 185,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,821.38/376.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.08

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