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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.62, 565.05 and 329.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.62, 565.05 and 329.53 is: 497.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.62 : 565.05 = 329.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.62/565.05 = 329.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.62x = 565.05 × 329.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.62x = 186,200.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,200.93/374.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.04

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