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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.96, 555.21 and 328.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.96, 555.21 and 328.17 is: 489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.96 : 555.21 = 328.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.96/555.21 = 328.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.96x = 555.21 × 328.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.96x = 182,203.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,203.27/371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.85

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