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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.60, 560.54 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.60, 560.54 and 328.51 is: 492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.60 : 560.54 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.60/560.54 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.60x = 560.54 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.60x = 184,143.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,143.00/373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.89

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