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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.78, 558.62 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.78, 558.62 and 264.78 is: 396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.78 : 558.62 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.78/558.62 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.78x = 558.62 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.78x = 147,911.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,911.40/372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.78

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