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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.70, 496.03 and 372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.70, 496.03 and 372.70 is: 496.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.70 : 496.03 = 372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.70/496.03 = 372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.70x = 496.03 × 372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.70x = 184,870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,870.38/372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.03

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