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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.13, 556.92 and 372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.13, 556.92 and 372.33 is: 554.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.13 : 556.92 = 372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.13/556.92 = 372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.13x = 556.92 × 372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.13x = 207,358.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,358.02/374.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.24

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