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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.96, 556.70 and 329.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.96, 556.70 and 329.17 is: 491.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.96 : 556.70 = 329.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.96/556.70 = 329.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.96x = 556.70 × 329.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.96x = 183,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,248.94/372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.34

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