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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.67, 560.27 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.67, 560.27 and 325.37 is: 487.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.67 : 560.27 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.67/560.27 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.67x = 560.27 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.67x = 182,294.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,294.38/373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.85

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