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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.37, 556.93 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.37, 556.93 and 268.35 is: 402.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.37 : 556.93 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.37/556.93 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.37x = 556.93 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.37x = 149,452.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,452.17/371.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.43

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