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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.69, 559.23 and 322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.69, 559.23 and 322.93 is: 483.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.69 : 559.23 = 322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.69/559.23 = 322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.69x = 559.23 × 322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.69x = 180,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,592.14/373.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.27

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