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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.33, 556.72 and 320.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.33, 556.72 and 320.57 is: 480.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.33 : 556.72 = 320.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.33/556.72 = 320.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.33x = 556.72 × 320.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.33x = 178,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,463.34/371.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.61

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