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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.18, 557.82 and 290.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.18, 557.82 and 290.17 is: 434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.18 : 557.82 = 290.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.18/557.82 = 290.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.18x = 557.82 × 290.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.18x = 161,862.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,862.63/372.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.90

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