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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.77, 558 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.77, 558 and 332.76 is: 496.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.77 : 558 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.77/558 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.77x = 558 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.77x = 185,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,680.08/373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.78

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