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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.12, 556.56 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.12, 556.56 and 263.04 is: 393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.12 : 556.56 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.12/556.56 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.12x = 556.56 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.12x = 146,397.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,397.54/372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.41

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