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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.18, 563.04 and 326.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.18, 563.04 and 326.15 is: 486.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.18 : 563.04 = 326.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.18/563.04 = 326.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.18x = 563.04 × 326.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.18x = 183,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,635.50/377.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.86

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