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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.41, 558.61 and 262.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.41, 558.61 and 262.27 is: 393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.41 : 558.61 = 262.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.41/558.61 = 262.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.41x = 558.61 × 262.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.41x = 146,502.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,502.54/372.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.40

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