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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 558.96 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 558.96 and 268.70 is: 402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 558.96 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/558.96 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 558.96 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 150,192.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,192.55/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.75

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