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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.28, 558.36 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.28, 558.36 and 115.78 is: 173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.28 : 558.36 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.28/558.36 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.28x = 558.36 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.28x = 64,646.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,646.92/372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.65

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