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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.93, 557.19 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.93, 557.19 and 256.23 is: 383.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.93 : 557.19 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.93/557.19 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.93x = 557.19 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.93x = 142,768.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,768.79/371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.86

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