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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.15, 557.55 and 285.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.15, 557.55 and 285.63 is: 427.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.15 : 557.55 = 285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.15/557.55 = 285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.15x = 557.55 × 285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.15x = 159,253.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,253.01/372.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.93

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