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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.30, 558.18 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.30, 558.18 and 250.26 is: 375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.30 : 558.18 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.30/558.18 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.30x = 558.18 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.30x = 139,690.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,690.13/372.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.21

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