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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.66, 559.09 and 332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.66, 559.09 and 332.34 is: 498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.66 : 559.09 = 332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.66/559.09 = 332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.66x = 559.09 × 332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.66x = 185,807.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,807.97/372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.60

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