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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.94, 558.31 and 263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.94, 558.31 and 263.40 is: 395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.94 : 558.31 = 263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.94/558.31 = 263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.94x = 558.31 × 263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.94x = 147,058.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,058.85/371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.38

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