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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.44, 560.34 and 323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.44, 560.34 and 323.72 is: 484.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.44 : 560.34 = 323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.44/560.34 = 323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.44x = 560.34 × 323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.44x = 181,393.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,393.26/374.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.44

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