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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.24, 520.33 and 328.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.24, 520.33 and 328.03 is: 452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.24 : 520.33 = 328.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.24/520.33 = 328.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.24x = 520.33 × 328.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.24x = 170,683.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,683.85/377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.45

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