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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 559.46 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 559.46 and 296.04 is: 444.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 559.46 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/559.46 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 559.46 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 165,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,622.54/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.50

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