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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.01, 558.01 and 98.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.01, 558.01 and 98.09 is: 147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.01 : 558.01 = 98.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.01/558.01 = 98.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.01x = 558.01 × 98.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.01x = 54,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,735.20/372.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.13

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