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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.64, 559.32 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.64, 559.32 and 368.32 is: 552.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.64 : 559.32 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.64/559.32 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.64x = 559.32 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.64x = 206,008.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,008.74/372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.84

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