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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.49, 565.75 and 328.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.49, 565.75 and 328.53 is: 492.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.49 : 565.75 = 328.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.49/565.75 = 328.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.49x = 565.75 × 328.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.49x = 185,865.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,865.85/377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.37

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