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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.44, 551.92 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.44, 551.92 and 346.88 is: 516.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.44 : 551.92 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.44/551.92 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.44x = 551.92 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.44x = 191,450.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,450.01/370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.82

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