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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.80, 555.24 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.80, 555.24 and 357 is: 531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.80 : 555.24 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.80/555.24 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.80x = 555.24 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.80x = 198,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,220.68/372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.71

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