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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.98, 557.60 and 262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.98, 557.60 and 262.29 is: 393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.98 : 557.60 = 262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.98/557.60 = 262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.98x = 557.60 × 262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.98x = 146,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,253.68/371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.17

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