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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.27, 558.50 and 336.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.27, 558.50 and 336.45 is: 504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.27 : 558.50 = 336.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.27/558.50 = 336.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.27x = 558.50 × 336.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.27x = 187,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,905.64/372.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.76

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