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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.39, 558.58 and 177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.39, 558.58 and 177.33 is: 265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.39 : 558.58 = 177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.39/558.58 = 177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.39x = 558.58 × 177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.39x = 99,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,052.99/372.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.99

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