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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.79, 558.12 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.79, 558.12 and 295.68 is: 443.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.79 : 558.12 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.79/558.12 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.79x = 558.12 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.79x = 165,028.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,028.12/371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.87

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