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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.39, 554.18 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.39, 554.18 and 332.44 is: 496.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.39 : 554.18 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.39/554.18 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.39x = 554.18 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.39x = 184,228.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,228.55/371.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.06

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