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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.79, 559.07 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.79, 559.07 and 156.32 is: 234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.79 : 559.07 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.79/559.07 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.79x = 559.07 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.79x = 87,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,390.25/372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.43

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