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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.41, 563.36 and 372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.41, 563.36 and 372.32 is: 558.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.41 : 563.36 = 372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.41/563.36 = 372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.41x = 563.36 × 372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.41x = 209,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,747.50/375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.71

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