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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.24, 556.02 and 351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.24, 556.02 and 351.34 is: 527.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.24 : 556.02 = 351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.24/556.02 = 351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.24x = 556.02 × 351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.24x = 195,352.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,352.07/370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.64

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