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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371, 556.44 and 262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371, 556.44 and 262.46 is: 393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371 : 556.44 = 262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371/556.44 = 262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371x = 556.44 × 262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371x = 146,043.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,043.24/371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.65

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