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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370, 553.68 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370, 553.68 and 348.88 is: 522.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370 : 553.68 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370/553.68 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370x = 553.68 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370x = 193,167.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,167.88/370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.08

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