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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.29, 556.23 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.29, 556.23 and 291.18 is: 435.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.29 : 556.23 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.29/556.23 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.29x = 556.23 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.29x = 161,963.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,963.05/372.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.05

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