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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.27, 556.04 and 322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.27, 556.04 and 322.92 is: 483.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.27 : 556.04 = 322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.27/556.04 = 322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.27x = 556.04 × 322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.27x = 179,554.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,554.82/371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.63

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