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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.87, 556.92 and 294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.87, 556.92 and 294.87 is: 441.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.87 : 556.92 = 294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.87/556.92 = 294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.87x = 556.92 × 294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.87x = 164,222.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,222.19/371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.62

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