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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.31, 520.83 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.31, 520.83 and 324.66 is: 448.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.31 : 520.83 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.31/520.83 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.31x = 520.83 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.31x = 169,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,092.67/377.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.15

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