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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.08, 558.48 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.08, 558.48 and 351.56 is: 527.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.08 : 558.48 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.08/558.48 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.08x = 558.48 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.08x = 196,339.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,339.23/372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.68

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