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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.20, 559.80 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.20, 559.80 and 265.20 is: 397.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.20 : 559.80 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.20/559.80 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.20x = 559.80 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.20x = 148,458.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,458.96/373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.80

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