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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.94, 558.95 and 270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.94, 558.95 and 270.58 is: 405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.94 : 558.95 = 270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.94/558.95 = 270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.94x = 558.95 × 270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.94x = 151,240.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,240.69/372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.54

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