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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.80, 563.67 and 326.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.80, 563.67 and 326.01 is: 487.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.80 : 563.67 = 326.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.80/563.67 = 326.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.80x = 563.67 × 326.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.80x = 183,762.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,762.06/376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.69

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