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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.97, 560.24 and 322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.97, 560.24 and 322.10 is: 482.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.97 : 560.24 = 322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.97/560.24 = 322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.97x = 560.24 × 322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.97x = 180,448.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,448.89/373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.53

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