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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.99, 561.44 and 320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.99, 561.44 and 320.13 is: 479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.99 : 561.44 = 320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.99/561.44 = 320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.99x = 561.44 × 320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.99x = 179,734.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,734.59/374.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.31

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