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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.16, 559.84 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.16, 559.84 and 332.84 is: 499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.16 : 559.84 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.16/559.84 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.16x = 559.84 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.16x = 186,337.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,337.15/373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.35

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