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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.13, 564.18 and 326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.13, 564.18 and 326.33 is: 488.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.13 : 564.18 = 326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.13/564.18 = 326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.13x = 564.18 × 326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.13x = 184,106.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,106.04/377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.18

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