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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.88, 557.10 and 332.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.88, 557.10 and 332.98 is: 496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.88 : 557.10 = 332.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.88/557.10 = 332.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.88x = 557.10 × 332.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.88x = 185,503.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,503.72/373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.17

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