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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.17, 555.66 and 347.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.17, 555.66 and 347.49 is: 521.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.17 : 555.66 = 347.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.17/555.66 = 347.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.17x = 555.66 × 347.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.17x = 193,086.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,086.29/370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.62

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