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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.05, 556.56 and 332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.05, 556.56 and 332.01 is: 495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.05 : 556.56 = 332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.05/556.56 = 332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.05x = 556.56 × 332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.05x = 184,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,783.49/373.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.33

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