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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.88, 566.13 and 323.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.88, 566.13 and 323.21 is: 484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.88 : 566.13 = 323.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.88/566.13 = 323.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.88x = 566.13 × 323.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.88x = 182,976.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,976.05/377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.22

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