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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.48, 558.56 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.48, 558.56 and 250.70 is: 375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.48 : 558.56 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.48/558.56 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.48x = 558.56 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.48x = 140,030.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,030.99/372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.94

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