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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.93, 520.61 and 328.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.93, 520.61 and 328.72 is: 452.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.93 : 520.61 = 328.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.93/520.61 = 328.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.93x = 520.61 × 328.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.93x = 171,134.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,134.92/377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.83

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