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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.97, 559.32 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.97, 559.32 and 251.20 is: 376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.97 : 559.32 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.97/559.32 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.97x = 559.32 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.97x = 140,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,501.18/372.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.71

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