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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.44, 520.35 and 322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.44, 520.35 and 322.76 is: 444.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.44 : 520.35 = 322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.44/520.35 = 322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.44x = 520.35 × 322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.44x = 167,946.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,946.55/377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.96

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