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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.72, 771.08 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.72, 771.08 and 372.48 is: 514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.72 : 771.08 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.72/771.08 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.72x = 771.08 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.72x = 287,211.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,211.88/558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.05

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