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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.30, 556.72 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.30, 556.72 and 325.74 is: 488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.30 : 556.72 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.30/556.72 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.30x = 556.72 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.30x = 181,345.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,345.97/371.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.41

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