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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.45, 558.48 and 276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.45, 558.48 and 276.06 is: 413.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.45 : 558.48 = 276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.45/558.48 = 276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.45x = 558.48 × 276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.45x = 154,173.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,173.99/372.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.95

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