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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.32, 558.54 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.32, 558.54 and 251.76 is: 377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.32 : 558.54 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.32/558.54 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.32x = 558.54 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.32x = 140,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,618.03/372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.69

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