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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.78, 556.62 and 328.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.78, 556.62 and 328.56 is: 490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.78 : 556.62 = 328.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.78/556.62 = 328.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.78x = 556.62 × 328.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.78x = 182,883.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,883.07/372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.59

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