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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 519.36 and 324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 519.36 and 324.48 is: 446.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 519.36 = 324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/519.36 = 324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 519.36 × 324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 168,521.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,521.93/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.68

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