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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.40, 557.34 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.40, 557.34 and 263.68 is: 394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.40 : 557.34 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.40/557.34 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.40x = 557.34 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.40x = 146,959.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,959.41/372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.63

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