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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.10, 556.05 and 290.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.10, 556.05 and 290.31 is: 435.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.10 : 556.05 = 290.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.10/556.05 = 290.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.10x = 556.05 × 290.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.10x = 161,426.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,426.88/371.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.00

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