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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.61, 558.87 and 251.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.61, 558.87 and 251.65 is: 377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.61 : 558.87 = 251.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.61/558.87 = 251.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.61x = 558.87 × 251.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.61x = 140,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,639.64/372.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.44

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