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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.24, 556.80 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.24, 556.80 and 348.48 is: 524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.24 : 556.80 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.24/556.80 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.24x = 556.80 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.24x = 194,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,033.66/370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.08

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