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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.49, 557.46 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.49, 557.46 and 255.84 is: 383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.49 : 557.46 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.49/557.46 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.49x = 557.46 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.49x = 142,620.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,620.57/371.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.91

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