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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.76, 554.40 and 341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.76, 554.40 and 341.20 is: 511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.76 : 554.40 = 341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.76/554.40 = 341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.76x = 554.40 × 341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.76x = 189,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,161.28/369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.58

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