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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.38, 557.86 and 294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.38, 557.86 and 294.94 is: 441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.38 : 557.86 = 294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.38/557.86 = 294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.38x = 557.86 × 294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.38x = 164,535.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,535.23/372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.85

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