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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.33, 558.44 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.33, 558.44 and 98.42 is: 147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.33 : 558.44 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.33/558.44 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.33x = 558.44 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.33x = 54,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,958.38/372.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.61

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