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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.20, 554.70 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.20, 554.70 and 348.60 is: 522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.20 : 554.70 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.20/554.70 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.20x = 554.70 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.20x = 193,368.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,368.42/370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.34

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