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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.85, 558.46 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.85, 558.46 and 243.04 is: 364.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.85 : 558.46 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.85/558.46 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.85x = 558.46 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.85x = 135,728.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,728.12/372.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.03

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