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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.79, 558.47 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.79, 558.47 and 269.58 is: 403.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.79 : 558.47 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.79/558.47 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.79x = 558.47 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.79x = 150,552.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,552.34/372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.85

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