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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.43, 519.62 and 328.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.43, 519.62 and 328.29 is: 451.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.43 : 519.62 = 328.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.43/519.62 = 328.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.43x = 519.62 × 328.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.43x = 170,586.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,586.05/377.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.97

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