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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.47, 558.12 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.47, 558.12 and 269.64 is: 404.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.47 : 558.12 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.47/558.12 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.47x = 558.12 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.47x = 150,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,491.48/372.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.04

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