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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.54, 556.88 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.54, 556.88 and 279.96 is: 419.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.54 : 556.88 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.54/556.88 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.54x = 556.88 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.54x = 155,904.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,904.12/371.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.62

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