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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.49, 560.33 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.49, 560.33 and 332.64 is: 499.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.49 : 560.33 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.49/560.33 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.49x = 560.33 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.49x = 186,386.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,386.13/373.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.04

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