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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.29, 565.24 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.29, 565.24 and 322.62 is: 483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.29 : 565.24 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.29/565.24 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.29x = 565.24 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.29x = 182,357.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,357.73/377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.34

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