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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.72, 556.67 and 262.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.72, 556.67 and 262.37 is: 392.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.72 : 556.67 = 262.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.72/556.67 = 262.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.72x = 556.67 × 262.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.72x = 146,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,055.56/371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.92

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