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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.37, 559.43 and 319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.37, 559.43 and 319.01 is: 477.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.37 : 559.43 = 319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.37/559.43 = 319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.37x = 559.43 × 319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.37x = 178,462.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,462.17/373.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.98

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