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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 557.94 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.76, 557.94 and 255.96 is: 384.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.76 : 557.94 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.76/557.94 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.76x = 557.94 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.76x = 142,810.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,810.32/371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.15

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