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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.53, 558.31 and 280.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.53, 558.31 and 280.97 is: 421.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.53 : 558.31 = 280.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.53/558.31 = 280.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.53x = 558.31 × 280.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.53x = 156,868.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,868.36/372.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.09

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