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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.72, 558 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.72, 558 and 304.32 is: 455.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.72 : 558 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.72/558 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.72x = 558 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.72x = 169,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,810.56/372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.60

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