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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.27, 557.53 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.27, 557.53 and 294.72 is: 441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.27 : 557.53 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.27/557.53 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.27x = 557.53 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.27x = 164,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,315.24/372.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.39

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