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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.59, 558.35 and 317.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.59, 558.35 and 317.45 is: 475.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.59 : 558.35 = 317.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.59/558.35 = 317.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.59x = 558.35 × 317.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.59x = 177,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,250.40/372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.73

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