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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 556.79 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 556.79 and 268.91 is: 402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 556.79 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/556.79 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 556.79 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 149,722.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,722.27/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.61

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