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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.58, 556.75 and 263.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.58, 556.75 and 263.17 is: 394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.58 : 556.75 = 263.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.58/556.75 = 263.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.58x = 556.75 × 263.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.58x = 146,519.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,519.90/371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.32

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