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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.82, 559.74 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.82, 559.74 and 320.10 is: 478.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.82 : 559.74 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.82/559.74 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.82x = 559.74 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.82x = 179,172.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,172.77/374.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.02

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