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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.93, 556.50 and 332.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.93, 556.50 and 332.03 is: 495.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.93 : 556.50 = 332.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.93/556.50 = 332.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.93x = 556.50 × 332.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.93x = 184,771.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,771.91/372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.46

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