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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 558.22 and 256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 558.22 and 256.34 is: 384.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 558.22 = 256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/558.22 = 256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 558.22 × 256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 143,094.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,094.11/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.66

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