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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.18, 556.14 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.18, 556.14 and 262.64 is: 393.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.18 : 556.14 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.18/556.14 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.18x = 556.14 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.18x = 146,064.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,064.61/371.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.51

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