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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 565.29 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 565.29 and 328.32 is: 491.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 565.29 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/565.29 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 565.29 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 185,596.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,596.01/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.58

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