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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.44, 558.12 and 196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.44, 558.12 and 196.58 is: 294.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.44 : 558.12 = 196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.44/558.12 = 196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.44x = 558.12 × 196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.44x = 109,715.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,715.23/372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.58

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