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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.74, 557.47 and 331.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.74, 557.47 and 331.91 is: 496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.74 : 557.47 = 331.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.74/557.47 = 331.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.74x = 557.47 × 331.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.74x = 185,028.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,028.95/372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.40

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