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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.72, 558.20 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.72, 558.20 and 242.64 is: 363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.72 : 558.20 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.72/558.20 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.72x = 558.20 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.72x = 135,441.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,441.65/372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.39

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