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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 556.72 and 350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 556.72 and 350.96 is: 525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 556.72 = 350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/556.72 = 350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 556.72 × 350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 195,386.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,386.45/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.23

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