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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.59, 559.13 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.59, 559.13 and 262.84 is: 394.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.59 : 559.13 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.59/559.13 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.59x = 559.13 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.59x = 146,957.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,957.62/372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.42

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