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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.49, 554.94 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.49, 554.94 and 349.20 is: 523.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.49 : 554.94 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.49/554.94 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.49x = 554.94 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.49x = 193,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,785.05/370.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.06

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