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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.52, 559.68 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.52, 559.68 and 292.16 is: 437.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.52 : 559.68 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.52/559.68 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.52x = 559.68 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.52x = 163,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,516.11/373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.77

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