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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.29, 556.93 and 255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.29, 556.93 and 255.38 is: 383.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.29 : 556.93 = 255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.29/556.93 = 255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.29x = 556.93 × 255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.29x = 142,230.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,230.49/371.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.07

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