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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.72, 559.87 and 258.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.72, 559.87 and 258.23 is: 386.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.72 : 559.87 = 258.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.72/559.87 = 258.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.72x = 559.87 × 258.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.72x = 144,575.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,575.23/373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.85

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