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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.29, 558.43 and 291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.29, 558.43 and 291.02 is: 436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.29 : 558.43 = 291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.29/558.43 = 291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.29x = 558.43 × 291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.29x = 162,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,510.78/372.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.52

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