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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.12, 554.15 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.12, 554.15 and 356.34 is: 530.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.12 : 554.15 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.12/554.15 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.12x = 554.15 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.12x = 197,465.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,465.81/372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.65

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