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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.64, 556.56 and 263.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.64, 556.56 and 263.10 is: 394.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.64 : 556.56 = 263.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.64/556.56 = 263.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.64x = 556.56 × 263.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.64x = 146,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,430.94/371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.01

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