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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.79, 561.60 and 328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.79, 561.60 and 328.22 is: 493.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.79 : 561.60 = 328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.79/561.60 = 328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.79x = 561.60 × 328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.79x = 184,328.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,328.35/373.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.13

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