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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.22, 559.19 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.22, 559.19 and 264.48 is: 396.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.22 : 559.19 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.22/559.19 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.22x = 559.19 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.22x = 147,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,893.25/373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.27

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