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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.79, 558.78 and 250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.79, 558.78 and 250.75 is: 375.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.79 : 558.78 = 250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.79/558.78 = 250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.79x = 558.78 × 250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.79x = 140,114.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,114.09/372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.85

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