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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.36, 561.72 and 323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.36, 561.72 and 323.32 is: 485.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.36 : 561.72 = 323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.36/561.72 = 323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.36x = 561.72 × 323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.36x = 181,615.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,615.31/374.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.14

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