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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.79, 558.80 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.79, 558.80 and 141.52 is: 212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.79 : 558.80 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.79/558.80 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.79x = 558.80 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.79x = 79,081.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,081.38/372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.13

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