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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.03, 557.53 and 268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.03, 557.53 and 268.49 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.03 : 557.53 = 268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.03/557.53 = 268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.03x = 557.53 × 268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.03x = 149,689.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,689.16/372.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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