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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.79, 560.10 and 327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.79, 560.10 and 327.22 is: 491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.79 : 560.10 = 327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.79/560.10 = 327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.79x = 560.10 × 327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.79x = 183,275.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,275.92/372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.63

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