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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.74, 558.46 and 242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.74, 558.46 and 242.66 is: 363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.74 : 558.46 = 242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.74/558.46 = 242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.74x = 558.46 × 242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.74x = 135,517.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,517.60/372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.58

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