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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.08, 557.96 and 269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.08, 557.96 and 269.08 is: 403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.08 : 557.96 = 269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.08/557.96 = 269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.08x = 557.96 × 269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.08x = 150,133.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,133.14/372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.49

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