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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.46, 558.72 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.46, 558.72 and 98.55 is: 147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.46 : 558.72 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.46/558.72 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.46x = 558.72 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.46x = 55,059.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,059.97/372.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.83

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