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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.41, 559.44 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.41, 559.44 and 318.87 is: 477.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.41 : 559.44 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.41/559.44 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.41x = 559.44 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.41x = 178,388.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,388.63/373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.73

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