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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.92, 566.96 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.92, 566.96 and 323.68 is: 485.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.92 : 566.96 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.92/566.96 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.92x = 566.96 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.92x = 183,513.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,513.61/377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.59

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