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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.18, 556.54 and 255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.18, 556.54 and 255.02 is: 382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.18 : 556.54 = 255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.18/556.54 = 255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.18x = 556.54 × 255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.18x = 141,925.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,925.41/371.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.36

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