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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.41, 521.13 and 327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.41, 521.13 and 327.70 is: 452.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.41 : 521.13 = 327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.41/521.13 = 327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.41x = 521.13 × 327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.41x = 170,774.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,774.30/377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.49

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