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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 559.83 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 559.83 and 325.98 is: 487.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 559.83 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/559.83 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 559.83 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 182,493.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,493.38/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.98

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