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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.09, 558.41 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.09, 558.41 and 256.80 is: 385.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.09 : 558.41 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.09/558.41 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.09x = 558.41 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.09x = 143,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,398.40/372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.39

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