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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.48, 558.12 and 366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.48, 558.12 and 366.42 is: 549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.48 : 558.12 = 366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.48/558.12 = 366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.48x = 558.12 × 366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.48x = 204,506.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,506.33/372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.04

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