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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.36, 556.32 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.36, 556.32 and 285.44 is: 427.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.36 : 556.32 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.36/556.32 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.36x = 556.32 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.36x = 158,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,795.98/371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.61

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