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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.82, 558.43 and 362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.82, 558.43 and 362.58 is: 543.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.82 : 558.43 = 362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.82/558.43 = 362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.82x = 558.43 × 362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.82x = 202,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,475.55/372.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.09

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