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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.58, 519.95 and 322.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.58, 519.95 and 322.29 is: 443.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.58 : 519.95 = 322.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.58/519.95 = 322.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.58x = 519.95 × 322.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.58x = 167,573.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,573.07/377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.81

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