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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.29, 558.42 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.29, 558.42 and 98.39 is: 147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.29 : 558.42 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.29/558.42 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.29x = 558.42 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.29x = 54,944.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,944.34/372.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.59

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