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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.59, 558.27 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.59, 558.27 and 128.99 is: 193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.59 : 558.27 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.59/558.27 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.59x = 558.27 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.59x = 72,008.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,008.46/372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.26

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