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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.70, 561.18 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.70, 561.18 and 332.66 is: 499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.70 : 561.18 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.70/561.18 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.70x = 561.18 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.70x = 186,682.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,682.14/373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.55

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