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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.20, 558.43 and 355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.20, 558.43 and 355.42 is: 533.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.20 : 558.43 = 355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.20/558.43 = 355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.20x = 558.43 × 355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.20x = 198,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,477.00/372.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.26

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