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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.16, 557.37 and 322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.16, 557.37 and 322.47 is: 484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.16 : 557.37 = 322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.16/557.37 = 322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.16x = 557.37 × 322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.16x = 179,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,735.10/371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.25

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