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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.31, 556.35 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.31, 556.35 and 262.56 is: 393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.31 : 556.35 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.31/556.35 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.31x = 556.35 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.31x = 146,075.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,075.26/371.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.41

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