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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.48, 560.58 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.48, 560.58 and 326.48 is: 488.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.48 : 560.58 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.48/560.58 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.48x = 560.58 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.48x = 183,018.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,018.16/374.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.73

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