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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.04, 560.58 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.04, 560.58 and 322.68 is: 483.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.04 : 560.58 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.04/560.58 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.04x = 560.58 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.04x = 180,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,887.95/374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.61

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