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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.66, 559.62 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.66, 559.62 and 366.90 is: 550.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.66 : 559.62 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.66/559.62 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.66x = 559.62 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.66x = 205,324.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,324.58/372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.97

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