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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.39, 556.07 and 322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.39, 556.07 and 322.58 is: 482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.39 : 556.07 = 322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.39/556.07 = 322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.39x = 556.07 × 322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.39x = 179,376.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,376.84/371.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.99

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