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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.02, 556.98 and 289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.02, 556.98 and 289.68 is: 433.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.02 : 556.98 = 289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.02/556.98 = 289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.02x = 556.98 × 289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.02x = 161,345.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,345.97/372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.70

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