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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 551.88 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 551.88 and 344.16 is: 513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 551.88 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/551.88 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 551.88 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 189,935.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,935.02/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.23

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