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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.66, 556.61 and 294.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.66, 556.61 and 294.10 is: 440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.66 : 556.61 = 294.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.66/556.61 = 294.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.66x = 556.61 × 294.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.66x = 163,696.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,696.14/371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.45

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