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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.80, 565.17 and 327.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.80, 565.17 and 327.01 is: 489.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.80 : 565.17 = 327.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.80/565.17 = 327.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.80x = 565.17 × 327.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.80x = 184,816.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,816.24/377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.19

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