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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.19, 559.98 and 323.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.19, 559.98 and 323.43 is: 484.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.19 : 559.98 = 323.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.19/559.98 = 323.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.19x = 559.98 × 323.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.19x = 181,114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,114.33/374.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.02

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