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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.42, 554.74 and 343.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.42, 554.74 and 343.69 is: 514.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.42 : 554.74 = 343.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.42/554.74 = 343.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.42x = 554.74 × 343.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.42x = 190,658.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,658.59/370.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.71

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