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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.91, 561.06 and 320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.91, 561.06 and 320.45 is: 480.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.91 : 561.06 = 320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.91/561.06 = 320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.91x = 561.06 × 320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.91x = 179,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,788.87/373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.84

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