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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.37, 564.89 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.37, 564.89 and 322.02 is: 482.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.37 : 564.89 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.37/564.89 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.37x = 564.89 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.37x = 181,904.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,904.27/377.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.03

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