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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.03, 556.52 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.03, 556.52 and 256.50 is: 383.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.03 : 556.52 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.03/556.52 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.03x = 556.52 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.03x = 142,747.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,747.54/372.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.70

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