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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.23, 558.03 and 367.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.23, 558.03 and 367.37 is: 550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.23 : 558.03 = 367.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.23/558.03 = 367.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.23x = 558.03 × 367.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.23x = 205,000.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,000.69/372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.74

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