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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.43, 556.24 and 255.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.43, 556.24 and 255.55 is: 382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.43 : 556.24 = 255.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.43/556.24 = 255.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.43x = 556.24 × 255.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.43x = 142,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,147.88/371.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.70

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