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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.91, 563.59 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.91, 563.59 and 366.52 is: 553.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.91 : 563.59 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.91/563.59 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.91x = 563.59 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.91x = 206,567.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,567.01/372.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.93

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