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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.90, 559.17 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.90, 559.17 and 264.66 is: 396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.90 : 559.17 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.90/559.17 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.90x = 559.17 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.90x = 147,989.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,989.93/372.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.86

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