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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.42, 558.96 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.42, 558.96 and 268.74 is: 403.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.42 : 558.96 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.42/558.96 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.42x = 558.96 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.42x = 150,214.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,214.91/372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.35

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