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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.72, 559.50 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.72, 559.50 and 264.60 is: 397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.72 : 559.50 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.72/559.50 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.72x = 559.50 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.72x = 148,043.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,043.70/372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.20

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