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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.04, 556.38 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.04, 556.38 and 320.20 is: 478.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.04 : 556.38 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.04/556.38 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.04x = 556.38 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.04x = 178,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,152.88/372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.85

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