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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 557.94 and 263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 557.94 and 263.46 is: 395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 557.94 = 263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/557.94 = 263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 557.94 × 263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 146,994.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,994.87/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.15

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