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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.58, 559.89 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.58, 559.89 and 325.44 is: 486.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.58 : 559.89 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.58/559.89 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.58x = 559.89 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.58x = 182,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,210.60/374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.44

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