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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.00, 558.32 and 189.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.00, 558.32 and 189.49 is: 284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.00 : 558.32 = 189.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.00/558.32 = 189.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.00x = 558.32 × 189.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.00x = 105,798.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,798.45/372.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.41

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