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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.24, 557.34 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.24, 557.34 and 327.24 is: 489.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.24 : 557.34 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.24/557.34 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.24x = 557.34 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.24x = 182,383.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,383.94/372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.96

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