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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.79, 558.78 and 251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.79, 558.78 and 251.70 is: 377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.79 : 558.78 = 251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.79/558.78 = 251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.79x = 558.78 × 251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.79x = 140,644.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,644.93/372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.28

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