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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.41, 558.24 and 128.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.41, 558.24 and 128.77 is: 193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.41 : 558.24 = 128.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.41/558.24 = 128.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.41x = 558.24 × 128.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.41x = 71,884.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,884.56/372.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.03

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