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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.56, 559.03 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.56, 559.03 and 270.68 is: 406.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.56 : 559.03 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.56/559.03 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.56x = 559.03 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.56x = 151,316.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,316.89/372.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.16

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