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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.25, 592.10 and 372.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.25, 592.10 and 372.77 is: 558.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.25 : 592.10 = 372.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.25/592.10 = 372.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.25x = 592.10 × 372.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.25x = 220,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,718.13/395.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.43

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