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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.62, 559.12 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.62, 559.12 and 270.74 is: 406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.62 : 559.12 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.62/559.12 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.62x = 559.12 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.62x = 151,376.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,376.15/372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.25

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