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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.20, 557.42 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.20, 557.42 and 274.32 is: 410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.20 : 557.42 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.20/557.42 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.20x = 557.42 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.20x = 152,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,910.08/372.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.83

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