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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.40, 555.60 and 353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.40, 555.60 and 353.12 is: 529.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.40 : 555.60 = 353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.40/555.60 = 353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.40x = 555.60 × 353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.40x = 196,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,193.47/370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.68

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