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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.50, 557.42 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.50, 557.42 and 322.80 is: 484.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.50 : 557.42 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.50/557.42 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.50x = 557.42 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.50x = 179,935.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,935.18/371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.35

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