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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.39, 558.38 and 155.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.39, 558.38 and 155.91 is: 233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.39 : 558.38 = 155.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.39/558.38 = 155.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.39x = 558.38 × 155.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.39x = 87,058.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,058.63/372.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.79

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