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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.44, 556.38 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.44, 556.38 and 347.40 is: 521.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.44 : 556.38 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.44/556.38 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.44x = 556.38 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.44x = 193,286.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,286.41/370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.78

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