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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.83, 522.14 and 323.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.83, 522.14 and 323.15 is: 446.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.83 : 522.14 = 323.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.83/522.14 = 323.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.83x = 522.14 × 323.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.83x = 168,729.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,729.54/377.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.58

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