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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.79, 558.61 and 250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.79, 558.61 and 250.60 is: 375.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.79 : 558.61 = 250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.79/558.61 = 250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.79x = 558.61 × 250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.79x = 139,984.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,984.25/372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.51

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