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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.02, 558.14 and 331.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.02, 558.14 and 331.73 is: 497.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.02 : 558.14 = 331.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.02/558.14 = 331.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.02x = 558.14 × 331.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.02x = 185,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,151.78/372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.69

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