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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.12, 559.97 and 258.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.12, 559.97 and 258.37 is: 387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.12 : 559.97 = 258.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.12/559.97 = 258.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.12x = 559.97 × 258.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.12x = 144,676.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,676.96/373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.75

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