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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.55, 556.34 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.55, 556.34 and 325.44 is: 488.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.55 : 556.34 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.55/556.34 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.55x = 556.34 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.55x = 181,053.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,053.66/370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.61

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