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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.58, 556.56 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.58, 556.56 and 256.02 is: 383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.58 : 556.56 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.58/556.56 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.58x = 556.56 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.58x = 142,490.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,490.49/371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.47

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