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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.70, 558.36 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.70, 558.36 and 355.84 is: 533.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.70 : 558.36 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.70/558.36 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.70x = 558.36 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.70x = 198,686.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,686.82/372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.10

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