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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.25, 558.60 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.25, 558.60 and 332.15 is: 498.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.25 : 558.60 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.25/558.60 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.25x = 558.60 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.25x = 185,538.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,538.09/372.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.43

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