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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.62, 557.48 and 324.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.62, 557.48 and 324.42 is: 485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.62 : 557.48 = 324.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.62/557.48 = 324.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.62x = 557.48 × 324.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.62x = 180,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,859.52/372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.38

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