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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.58, 559.14 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.58, 559.14 and 276.64 is: 415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.58 : 559.14 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.58/559.14 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.58x = 559.14 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.58x = 154,680.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,680.49/372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.16

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