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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.94, 521.04 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.94, 521.04 and 322.44 is: 444.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.94 : 521.04 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.94/521.04 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.94x = 521.04 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.94x = 168,004.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,004.14/377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.53

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