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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.69, 558.97 and 264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.69, 558.97 and 264.04 is: 396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.69 : 558.97 = 264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.69/558.97 = 264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.69x = 558.97 × 264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.69x = 147,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,588.38/372.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.01

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