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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.08, 559 and 264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.08, 559 and 264.68 is: 396.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.08 : 559 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.08/559 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.08x = 559 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.08x = 147,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,956.12/373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.58

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