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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.52, 558.59 and 218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.52, 558.59 and 218.49 is: 327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.52 : 558.59 = 218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.52/558.59 = 218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.52x = 558.59 × 218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.52x = 122,045.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,045.24/372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.63

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