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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.60, 600.59 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.60, 600.59 and 372 is: 554.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.60 : 600.59 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.60/600.59 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.60x = 600.59 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.60x = 223,417.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,417.62/402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.94

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