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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.44, 557.07 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.44, 557.07 and 268.56 is: 401.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.44 : 557.07 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.44/557.07 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.44x = 557.07 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.44x = 149,605.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,605.38/372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.69

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