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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.29, 558.35 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.29, 558.35 and 98.36 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.29 : 558.35 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.29/558.35 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.29x = 558.35 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.29x = 54,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,916.02/372.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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