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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 559.38 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 559.38 and 291.72 is: 437.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 559.38 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/559.38 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 559.38 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 163,182.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,182.33/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.96

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