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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.54, 556.74 and 328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.54, 556.74 and 328.10 is: 491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.54 : 556.74 = 328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.54/556.74 = 328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.54x = 556.74 × 328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.54x = 182,666.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,666.39/371.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.65

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