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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 557.64 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 557.64 and 263.52 is: 395.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 557.64 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/557.64 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 557.64 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 146,949.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,949.29/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.73

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