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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.91, 559.36 and 262.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.91, 559.36 and 262.77 is: 394.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.91 : 559.36 = 262.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.91/559.36 = 262.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.91x = 559.36 × 262.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.91x = 146,978.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,978.92/372.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.15

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