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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.12, 554.44 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.12, 554.44 and 358.16 is: 533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.12 : 554.44 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.12/554.44 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.12x = 554.44 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.12x = 198,578.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,578.23/372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.64

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