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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.04, 557.68 and 242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.04, 557.68 and 242.12 is: 362.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.04 : 557.68 = 242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.04/557.68 = 242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.04x = 557.68 × 242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.04x = 135,025.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,025.48/372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.93

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