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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.56, 566.75 and 320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.56, 566.75 and 320.49 is: 481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.56 : 566.75 = 320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.56/566.75 = 320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.56x = 566.75 × 320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.56x = 181,637.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,637.71/377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.08

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