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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.85, 556.61 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.85, 556.61 and 256.03 is: 384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.85 : 556.61 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.85/556.61 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.85x = 556.61 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.85x = 142,506.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,506.19/370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.27

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