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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.96, 559.80 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.96, 559.80 and 251.76 is: 377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.96 : 559.80 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.96/559.80 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.96x = 559.80 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.96x = 140,935.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,935.25/372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.88

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