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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.69, 556.61 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.69, 556.61 and 255.80 is: 383.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.69 : 556.61 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.69/556.61 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.69x = 556.61 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.69x = 142,380.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,380.84/371.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.07

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