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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.31, 557.85 and 263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.31, 557.85 and 263.56 is: 394.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.31 : 557.85 = 263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.31/557.85 = 263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.31x = 557.85 × 263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.31x = 147,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,026.95/372.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.90

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