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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.92, 561.48 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.92, 561.48 and 323.04 is: 485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.92 : 561.48 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.92/561.48 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.92x = 561.48 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.92x = 181,380.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,380.50/373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.08

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