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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.91, 558.12 and 256.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.91, 558.12 and 256.47 is: 384.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.91 : 558.12 = 256.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.91/558.12 = 256.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.91x = 558.12 × 256.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.91x = 143,141.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,141.04/371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.88

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