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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.74, 560.71 and 332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.74, 560.71 and 332.89 is: 499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.74 : 560.71 = 332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.74/560.71 = 332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.74x = 560.71 × 332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.74x = 186,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,651.12/373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.42

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