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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.18, 557.15 and 363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.18, 557.15 and 363.34 is: 543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.18 : 557.15 = 363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.18/557.15 = 363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.18x = 557.15 × 363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.18x = 202,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,432.10/372.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.92

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