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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.66, 558.30 and 291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.66, 558.30 and 291.11 is: 436.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.66 : 558.30 = 291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.66/558.30 = 291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.66x = 558.30 × 291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.66x = 162,526.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,526.71/372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.13

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