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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.34, 558.50 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.34, 558.50 and 98.45 is: 147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.34 : 558.50 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.34/558.50 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.34x = 558.50 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.34x = 54,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,981.04/372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.66

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