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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.58, 558.96 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.58, 558.96 and 370.92 is: 553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.58 : 558.96 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.58/558.96 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.58x = 558.96 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.58x = 207,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,329.44/374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.50

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