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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 556.07 and 268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 556.07 and 268.72 is: 402.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 556.07 = 268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/556.07 = 268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 556.07 × 268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 149,424.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,424.40/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.53

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