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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.39, 559.39 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.39, 559.39 and 264.86 is: 397.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.39 : 559.39 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.39/559.39 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.39x = 559.39 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.39x = 148,160.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,160.04/372.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.87

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