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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.42, 559.22 and 322.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.42, 559.22 and 322.39 is: 482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.42 : 559.22 = 322.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.42/559.22 = 322.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.42x = 559.22 × 322.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.42x = 180,287.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,287.23/373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.80

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