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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.08, 556.91 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.08, 556.91 and 331.58 is: 496.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.08 : 556.91 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.08/556.91 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.08x = 556.91 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.08x = 184,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,661.20/372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.29

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