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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.44, 564.84 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.44, 564.84 and 326.76 is: 489.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.44 : 564.84 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.44/564.84 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.44x = 564.84 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.44x = 184,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,567.12/377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.00

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