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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.63, 558.97 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.63, 558.97 and 98.72 is: 148.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.63 : 558.97 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.63/558.97 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.63x = 558.97 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.63x = 55,180.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,180.99/372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.09

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