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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.07, 557.87 and 318.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.07, 557.87 and 318.07 is: 476.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.07 : 557.87 = 318.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.07/557.87 = 318.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.07x = 557.87 × 318.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.07x = 177,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,440.12/372.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.90

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