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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.52, 557.34 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.52, 557.34 and 263.44 is: 394.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.52 : 557.34 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.52/557.34 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.52x = 557.34 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.52x = 146,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,825.65/372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.14

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