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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.52, 558.77 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.52, 558.77 and 317.16 is: 475.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.52 : 558.77 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.52/558.77 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.52x = 558.77 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.52x = 177,219.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,219.56/372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.74

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