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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.50, 558 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.50, 558 and 256.64 is: 384.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.50 : 558 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.50/558 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.50x = 558 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.50x = 143,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,205.12/372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.44

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