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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.08, 555.66 and 262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.08, 555.66 and 262.60 is: 393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.08 : 555.66 = 262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.08/555.66 = 262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.08x = 555.66 × 262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.08x = 145,916.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,916.32/371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.22

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