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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.38, 558.42 and 264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.38, 558.42 and 264.84 is: 396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.38 : 558.42 = 264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.38/558.42 = 264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.38x = 558.42 × 264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.38x = 147,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,891.95/373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.09

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