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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.82, 520.83 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.82, 520.83 and 328.14 is: 452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.82 : 520.83 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.82/520.83 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.82x = 520.83 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.82x = 170,905.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,905.16/377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.35

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