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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 556.11 and 261.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 556.11 and 261.99 is: 392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 556.11 = 261.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/556.11 = 261.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 556.11 × 261.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 145,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,695.26/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.35

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