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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.33, 558.97 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.33, 558.97 and 290.32 is: 435.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.33 : 558.97 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.33/558.97 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.33x = 558.97 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.33x = 162,278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,278.05/372.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.84

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