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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.96, 557.76 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.96, 557.76 and 264.48 is: 395.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.96 : 557.76 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.96/557.76 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.96x = 557.76 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.96x = 147,516.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,516.36/372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.53

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