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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.20, 564.48 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.20, 564.48 and 326.44 is: 488.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.20 : 564.48 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.20/564.48 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.20x = 564.48 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.20x = 184,268.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,268.85/377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.52

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