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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.72, 556.94 and 262.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.72, 556.94 and 262.97 is: 394.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.72 : 556.94 = 262.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.72/556.94 = 262.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.72x = 556.94 × 262.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.72x = 146,460.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,460.56/371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.01

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