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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.68, 556.29 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.68, 556.29 and 323.16 is: 484.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.68 : 556.29 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.68/556.29 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.68x = 556.29 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.68x = 179,770.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,770.68/370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.98

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