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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.53, 555.79 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.53, 555.79 and 347.98 is: 521.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.53 : 555.79 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.53/555.79 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.53x = 555.79 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.53x = 193,403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,403.02/370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.96

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