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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.26, 559.38 and 329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.26, 559.38 and 329.85 is: 494.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.26 : 559.38 = 329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.26/559.38 = 329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.26x = 559.38 × 329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.26x = 184,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,511.49/373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.32

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