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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.48, 559.08 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.48, 559.08 and 325.48 is: 487.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.48 : 559.08 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.48/559.08 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.48x = 559.08 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.48x = 181,969.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,969.36/373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.23

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