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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.92, 568.08 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.92, 568.08 and 323.46 is: 487.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.92 : 568.08 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.92/568.08 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.92x = 568.08 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.92x = 183,751.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,751.16/376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.51

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