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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.65, 564.94 and 326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.65, 564.94 and 326.86 is: 488.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.65 : 564.94 = 326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.65/564.94 = 326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.65x = 564.94 × 326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.65x = 184,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,651.83/377.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.96

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