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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.34, 557.88 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.34, 557.88 and 326.16 is: 488.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.34 : 557.88 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.34/557.88 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.34x = 557.88 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.34x = 181,958.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,958.14/372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.69

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