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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.40, 564.66 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.40, 564.66 and 328.44 is: 491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.40 : 564.66 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.40/564.66 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.40x = 564.66 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.40x = 185,456.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,456.93/377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.41

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