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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.52, 559.92 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.52, 559.92 and 330.32 is: 495.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.52 : 559.92 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.52/559.92 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.52x = 559.92 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.52x = 184,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,952.77/373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.16

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