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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.23, 559.44 and 332.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.23, 559.44 and 332.73 is: 498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.23 : 559.44 = 332.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.23/559.44 = 332.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.23x = 559.44 × 332.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.23x = 186,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,142.47/373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.73

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