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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 558.84 and 261.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 558.84 and 261.07 is: 391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 558.84 = 261.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/558.84 = 261.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 558.84 × 261.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 145,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,896.36/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.56

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