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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.74, 557.88 and 359.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.74, 557.88 and 359.78 is: 538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.74 : 557.88 = 359.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.74/557.88 = 359.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.74x = 557.88 × 359.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.74x = 200,714.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,714.07/372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.48

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