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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.28, 558.44 and 351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.28, 558.44 and 351.76 is: 527.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.28 : 558.44 = 351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.28/558.44 = 351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.28x = 558.44 × 351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.28x = 196,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,436.85/372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.66

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