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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.37, 553.51 and 349.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.37, 553.51 and 349.03 is: 521.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.37 : 553.51 = 349.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.37/553.51 = 349.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.37x = 553.51 × 349.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.37x = 193,189.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,189.85/370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.61

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