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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.76, 556.99 and 284.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.76, 556.99 and 284.42 is: 425.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.76 : 556.99 = 284.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.76/556.99 = 284.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.76x = 556.99 × 284.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.76x = 158,420.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,420.84/372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.00

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