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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.26, 557.07 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.26, 557.07 and 255.88 is: 383.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.26 : 557.07 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.26/557.07 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.26x = 557.07 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.26x = 142,543.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,543.07/371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.94

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