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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.24, 558.47 and 128.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.24, 558.47 and 128.77 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.24 : 558.47 = 128.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.24/558.47 = 128.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.24x = 558.47 × 128.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.24x = 71,913.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,913.11/372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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