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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.06, 520.31 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.06, 520.31 and 324.68 is: 448.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.06 : 520.31 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.06/520.31 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.06x = 520.31 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.06x = 168,932.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,932.63/377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.03

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