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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.34, 558.60 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.34, 558.60 and 264.80 is: 397.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.34 : 558.60 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.34/558.60 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.34x = 558.60 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.34x = 147,917.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,917.28/372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.27

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