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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.93, 565.98 and 326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.93, 565.98 and 326.90 is: 489.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.93 : 565.98 = 326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.93/565.98 = 326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.93x = 565.98 × 326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.93x = 185,015.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,015.87/377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.55

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