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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.93, 558.79 and 264.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.93, 558.79 and 264.19 is: 395.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.93 : 558.79 = 264.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.93/558.79 = 264.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.93x = 558.79 × 264.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.93x = 147,624.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,624.67/372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.85

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