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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.61, 556.62 and 269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.61, 556.62 and 269.07 is: 403.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.61 : 556.62 = 269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.61/556.62 = 269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.61x = 556.62 × 269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.61x = 149,769.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,769.74/371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.03

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