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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.99, 565.46 and 327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.99, 565.46 and 327.19 is: 489.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.99 : 565.46 = 327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.99/565.46 = 327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.99x = 565.46 × 327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.99x = 185,012.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,012.86/377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.46

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