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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.69, 557.03 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.69, 557.03 and 358.11 is: 535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.69 : 557.03 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.69/557.03 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.69x = 557.03 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.69x = 199,478.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,478.91/372.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.24

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