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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.49, 520.68 and 328.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.49, 520.68 and 328.29 is: 452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.49 : 520.68 = 328.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.49/520.68 = 328.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.49x = 520.68 × 328.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.49x = 170,934.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,934.04/377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.82

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