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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.42, 600.69 and 372.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.42, 600.69 and 372.35 is: 555.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.42 : 600.69 = 372.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.42/600.69 = 372.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.42x = 600.69 × 372.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.42x = 223,666.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,666.92/402.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.80

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