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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.09, 566.65 and 329.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.09, 566.65 and 329.47 is: 495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.09 : 566.65 = 329.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.09/566.65 = 329.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.09x = 566.65 × 329.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.09x = 186,691.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,691.32/377.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.09

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