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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.06, 558.98 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.06, 558.98 and 264.32 is: 396.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.06 : 558.98 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.06/558.98 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.06x = 558.98 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.06x = 147,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,745.48/373.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.04

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