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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.80, 520.29 and 327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.80, 520.29 and 327.98 is: 451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.80 : 520.29 = 327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.80/520.29 = 327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.80x = 520.29 × 327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.80x = 170,646.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,646.01/377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.69

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