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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.96, 563.02 and 328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.96, 563.02 and 328.60 is: 494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.96 : 563.02 = 328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.96/563.02 = 328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.96x = 563.02 × 328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.96x = 185,008.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,008.37/373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.73

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