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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.40, 557.64 and 361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.40, 557.64 and 361.45 is: 541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.40 : 557.64 = 361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.40/557.64 = 361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.40x = 557.64 × 361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.40x = 201,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,559.68/372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.25

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