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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.11, 564.63 and 324.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.11, 564.63 and 324.94 is: 486.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.11 : 564.63 = 324.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.11/564.63 = 324.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.11x = 564.63 × 324.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.11x = 183,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,470.00/377.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.52

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