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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.25, 556.88 and 268.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.25, 556.88 and 268.58 is: 402.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.25 : 556.88 = 268.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.25/556.88 = 268.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.25x = 556.88 × 268.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.25x = 149,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,566.88/371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.87

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