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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.37, 558.17 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.37, 558.17 and 269.40 is: 403.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.37 : 558.17 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.37/558.17 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.37x = 558.17 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.37x = 150,371.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,371.67/372.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.82

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