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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.68, 558.10 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.68, 558.10 and 356.04 is: 533.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.68 : 558.10 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.68/558.10 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.68x = 558.10 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.68x = 198,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,705.92/372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.18

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