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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.41, 558.39 and 177.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.41, 558.39 and 177.41 is: 266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.41 : 558.39 = 177.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.41/558.39 = 177.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.41x = 558.39 × 177.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.41x = 99,062.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,062.89/372.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.00

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