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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.28, 558.62 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.28, 558.62 and 264.96 is: 397.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.28 : 558.62 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.28/558.62 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.28x = 558.62 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.28x = 148,011.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,011.96/372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.58

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