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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 557.24 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 557.24 and 325.52 is: 489.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 557.24 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/557.24 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 557.24 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 181,392.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,392.76/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.19

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