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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.58, 558.26 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.58, 558.26 and 291.18 is: 436.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.58 : 558.26 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.58/558.26 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.58x = 558.26 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.58x = 162,554.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,554.15/372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.29

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