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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 556.24 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 556.24 and 266.96 is: 399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 556.24 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/556.24 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 556.24 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 148,493.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,493.83/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.95

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