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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.38, 564.56 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.38, 564.56 and 326.58 is: 488.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.38 : 564.56 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.38/564.56 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.38x = 564.56 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.38x = 184,369.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,369.55/377.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.55

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