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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.47, 566.89 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.47, 566.89 and 329.06 is: 494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.47 : 566.89 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.47/566.89 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.47x = 566.89 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.47x = 186,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,540.82/377.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.19

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