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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.66, 556.80 and 290.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.66, 556.80 and 290.11 is: 434.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.66 : 556.80 = 290.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.66/556.80 = 290.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.66x = 556.80 × 290.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.66x = 161,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,533.25/371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.63

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