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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.44, 556.98 and 263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.44, 556.98 and 263.26 is: 394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.44 : 556.98 = 263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.44/556.98 = 263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.44x = 556.98 × 263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.44x = 146,630.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,630.55/371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.76

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