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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.61, 565.94 and 328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.61, 565.94 and 328.66 is: 492.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.61 : 565.94 = 328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.61/565.94 = 328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.61x = 565.94 × 328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.61x = 185,997.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,997.37/377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.56

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