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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.23, 558.92 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.23, 558.92 and 263.88 is: 395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.23 : 558.92 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.23/558.92 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.23x = 558.92 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.23x = 147,486.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,486.49/373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.16

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