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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 555.87 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 555.87 and 256.02 is: 383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 555.87 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/555.87 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 555.87 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 142,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,313.84/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.37

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