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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 557.19 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 557.19 and 269.16 is: 403.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 557.19 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/557.19 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 557.19 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 149,973.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,973.26/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.15

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