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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.90, 558.20 and 262.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.90, 558.20 and 262.95 is: 393.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.90 : 558.20 = 262.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.90/558.20 = 262.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.90x = 558.20 × 262.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.90x = 146,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,779.49/372.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.62

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