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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.24, 564.90 and 329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.24, 564.90 and 329.80 is: 495.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.24 : 564.90 = 329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.24/564.90 = 329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.24x = 564.90 × 329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.24x = 186,304.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,304.02/376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.17

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