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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.34, 558.75 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.34, 558.75 and 262.59 is: 394.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.34 : 558.75 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.34/558.75 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.34x = 558.75 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.34x = 146,722.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,722.16/372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.05

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