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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.05, 520.78 and 328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.05, 520.78 and 328.84 is: 452.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.05 : 520.78 = 328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.05/520.78 = 328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.05x = 520.78 × 328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.05x = 171,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,253.30/378.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.99

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