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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.17, 558.20 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.17, 558.20 and 270.65 is: 405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.17 : 558.20 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.17/558.20 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.17x = 558.20 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.17x = 151,072.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,072.69/372.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.93

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