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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.95, 520.64 and 322.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.95, 520.64 and 322.87 is: 444.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.95 : 520.64 = 322.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.95/520.64 = 322.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.95x = 520.64 × 322.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.95x = 168,099.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,099.04/377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.77

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