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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.36, 556.56 and 279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.36, 556.56 and 279.34 is: 418.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.36 : 556.56 = 279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.36/556.56 = 279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.36x = 556.56 × 279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.36x = 155,469.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,469.47/371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.65

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