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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.64, 558.54 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.64, 558.54 and 269.56 is: 404.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.64 : 558.54 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.64/558.54 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.64x = 558.54 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.64x = 150,560.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,560.04/372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.04

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