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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.48, 563.58 and 328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.48, 563.58 and 328.48 is: 491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.48 : 563.58 = 328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.48/563.58 = 328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.48x = 563.58 × 328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.48x = 185,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,124.76/376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.73

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