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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.40, 556.55 and 268.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.40, 556.55 and 268.90 is: 402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.40 : 556.55 = 268.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.40/556.55 = 268.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.40x = 556.55 × 268.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.40x = 149,656.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,656.30/371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.95

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