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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 555.76 and 261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 555.76 and 261.40 is: 391.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 555.76 = 261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/555.76 = 261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 555.76 × 261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 145,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,275.66/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.35

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