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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 559.92 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 559.92 and 270.32 is: 405.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 559.92 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/559.92 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 559.92 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 151,357.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,357.57/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.87

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