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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.68, 566.04 and 323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.68, 566.04 and 323.44 is: 484.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.68 : 566.04 = 323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.68/566.04 = 323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.68x = 566.04 × 323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.68x = 183,079.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,079.98/377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.75

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