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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.18, 559.76 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.18, 559.76 and 323.37 is: 483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.18 : 559.76 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.18/559.76 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.18x = 559.76 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.18x = 181,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,007.97/374.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.75

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