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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.26, 555.60 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.26, 555.60 and 255.16 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.26 : 555.60 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.26/555.60 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.26x = 555.60 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.26x = 141,766.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,766.90/371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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