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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.78, 558.39 and 295.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.78, 558.39 and 295.86 is: 443.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.78 : 558.39 = 295.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.78/558.39 = 295.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.78x = 558.39 × 295.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.78x = 165,205.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,205.27/372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.17

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