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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.54, 521.22 and 328.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.54, 521.22 and 328.94 is: 454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.54 : 521.22 = 328.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.54/521.22 = 328.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.54x = 521.22 × 328.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.54x = 171,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,450.11/377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.12

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