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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.98, 558.41 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.98, 558.41 and 251.03 is: 375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.98 : 558.41 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.98/558.41 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.98x = 558.41 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.98x = 140,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,177.80/372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.83

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