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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.16, 558.30 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.16, 558.30 and 291.16 is: 436.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.16 : 558.30 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.16/558.30 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.16x = 558.30 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.16x = 162,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,554.63/372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.79

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