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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.58, 558.97 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.58, 558.97 and 265.05 is: 397.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.58 : 558.97 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.58/558.97 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.58x = 558.97 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.58x = 148,154.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,154.34/372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.65

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