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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.74, 521.02 and 328.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.74, 521.02 and 328.53 is: 453.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.74 : 521.02 = 328.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.74/521.02 = 328.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.74x = 521.02 × 328.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.74x = 171,170.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,170.70/377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.14

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