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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.40, 556.04 and 339.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.40, 556.04 and 339.41 is: 509.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.40 : 556.04 = 339.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.40/556.04 = 339.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.40x = 556.04 × 339.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.40x = 188,727.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,727.78/370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.53

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