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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.79, 565.98 and 323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.79, 565.98 and 323.12 is: 484.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.79 : 565.98 = 323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.79/565.98 = 323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.79x = 565.98 × 323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.79x = 182,876.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,876.63/377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.07

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