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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.63, 564.93 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.63, 564.93 and 326.82 is: 488.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.63 : 564.93 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.63/564.93 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.63x = 564.93 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.63x = 184,630.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,630.42/377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.92

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