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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.72, 555.44 and 347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.72, 555.44 and 347.84 is: 522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.72 : 555.44 = 347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.72/555.44 = 347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.72x = 555.44 × 347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.72x = 193,204.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,204.25/369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.57

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