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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.35, 566.22 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.35, 566.22 and 326.32 is: 489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.35 : 566.22 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.35/566.22 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.35x = 566.22 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.35x = 184,768.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,768.91/377.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.65

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