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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.32, 521.38 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.32, 521.38 and 328.04 is: 453.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.32 : 521.38 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.32/521.38 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.32x = 521.38 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.32x = 171,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,033.50/377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.28

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