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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.76, 558.66 and 280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.76, 558.66 and 280.60 is: 420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.76 : 558.66 = 280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.76/558.66 = 280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.76x = 558.66 × 280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.76x = 156,760.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,760.00/372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.54

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