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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.94, 564.33 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.94, 564.33 and 325.98 is: 486.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.94 : 564.33 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.94/564.33 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.94x = 564.33 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.94x = 183,960.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,960.29/377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.74

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