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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.56, 565.42 and 329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.56, 565.42 and 329.24 is: 493.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.56 : 565.42 = 329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.56/565.42 = 329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.56x = 565.42 × 329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.56x = 186,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,158.88/377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.06

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