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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.38, 558.55 and 98.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.38, 558.55 and 98.47 is: 147.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.38 : 558.55 = 98.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.38/558.55 = 98.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.38x = 558.55 × 98.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.38x = 54,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,998.78/372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.69

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