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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.15, 556.04 and 325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.15, 556.04 and 325.35 is: 487.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.15 : 556.04 = 325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.15/556.04 = 325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.15x = 556.04 × 325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.15x = 180,905.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,905.99/371.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.43

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