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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.10, 556.65 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.10, 556.65 and 328.86 is: 493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.10 : 556.65 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.10/556.65 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.10x = 556.65 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.10x = 183,059.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,059.92/371.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.29

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