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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.80, 558.16 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.80, 558.16 and 269.92 is: 404.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.80 : 558.16 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.80/558.16 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.80x = 558.16 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.80x = 150,658.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,658.55/372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.13

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