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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.90, 559.98 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.90, 559.98 and 251.40 is: 377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.90 : 559.98 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.90/559.98 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.90x = 559.98 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.90x = 140,778.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,778.97/372.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.52

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