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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.34, 557.61 and 262.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.34, 557.61 and 262.99 is: 393.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.34 : 557.61 = 262.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.34/557.61 = 262.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.34x = 557.61 × 262.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.34x = 146,645.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,645.85/372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.85

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