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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 558.77 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 558.77 and 323.52 is: 487.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 558.77 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/558.77 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 558.77 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 180,773.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,773.27/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.21

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