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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 557.94 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 557.94 and 263.58 is: 395.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 557.94 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/557.94 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 557.94 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 147,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,061.83/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.46

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