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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 566.40 and 323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 566.40 and 323.60 is: 485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 566.40 = 323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/566.40 = 323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 566.40 × 323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 183,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,287.04/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.40

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