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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.42, 557.46 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.42, 557.46 and 269.46 is: 403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.42 : 557.46 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.42/557.46 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.42x = 557.46 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.42x = 150,213.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,213.17/372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.34

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