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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.54, 558.39 and 280.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.54, 558.39 and 280.95 is: 421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.54 : 558.39 = 280.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.54/558.39 = 280.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.54x = 558.39 × 280.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.54x = 156,879.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,879.67/372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.11

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