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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.79, 558.58 and 358.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.79, 558.58 and 358.57 is: 537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.79 : 558.58 = 358.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.79/558.58 = 358.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.79x = 558.58 × 358.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.79x = 200,290.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,290.03/372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.27

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