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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.80, 558.30 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.80, 558.30 and 322.62 is: 481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.80 : 558.30 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.80/558.30 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.80x = 558.30 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.80x = 180,118.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,118.75/373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.86

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