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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.33, 557.99 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.33, 557.99 and 290.16 is: 434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.33 : 557.99 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.33/557.99 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.33x = 557.99 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.33x = 161,904.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,904.93/372.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.85

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