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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.86, 561.06 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.86, 561.06 and 320.04 is: 480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.86 : 561.06 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.86/561.06 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.86x = 561.06 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.86x = 179,561.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,561.64/373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.29

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