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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.07, 558.11 and 98.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.07, 558.11 and 98.19 is: 147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.07 : 558.11 = 98.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.07/558.11 = 98.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.07x = 558.11 × 98.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.07x = 54,801.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,801.07/372.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.29

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