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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.71, 558.11 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.71, 558.11 and 275.24 is: 412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.71 : 558.11 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.71/558.11 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.71x = 558.11 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.71x = 153,612.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,612.09/372.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.15

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