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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.39, 556.47 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.39, 556.47 and 263.25 is: 394.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.39 : 556.47 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.39/556.47 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.39x = 556.47 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.39x = 146,490.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,490.73/371.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.44

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