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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.47, 556.64 and 294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.47, 556.64 and 294.11 is: 440.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.47 : 556.64 = 294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.47/556.64 = 294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.47x = 556.64 × 294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.47x = 163,713.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,713.39/371.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.72

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