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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.04, 559.57 and 318.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.04, 559.57 and 318.59 is: 477.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.04 : 559.57 = 318.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.04/559.57 = 318.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.04x = 559.57 × 318.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.04x = 178,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,273.41/373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.89

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