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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 555.48 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 555.48 and 353.16 is: 526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 555.48 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/555.48 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 555.48 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 196,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,173.32/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.50

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