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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.57, 558.77 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.57, 558.77 and 129.08 is: 193.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.57 : 558.77 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.57/558.77 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.57x = 558.77 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.57x = 72,122.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,122.59/372.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.58

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