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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 557.97 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 557.97 and 155.53 is: 233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 557.97 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/557.97 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 557.97 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 86,781.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,781.07/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.28

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