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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.04, 558.60 and 331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.04, 558.60 and 331.60 is: 497.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.04 : 558.60 = 331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.04/558.60 = 331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.04x = 558.60 × 331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.04x = 185,231.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,231.76/372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.88

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