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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 558.95 and 300.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 558.95 and 300.26 is: 450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 558.95 = 300.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/558.95 = 300.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 558.95 × 300.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 167,826.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,826.03/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.04

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