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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.42, 555.48 and 325.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.42, 555.48 and 325.71 is: 485.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.42 : 555.48 = 325.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.42/555.48 = 325.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.42x = 555.48 × 325.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.42x = 180,925.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,925.39/372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.81

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