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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 558.26 and 345.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 558.26 and 345.29 is: 520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 558.26 = 345.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/558.26 = 345.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 558.26 × 345.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 192,757.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,757.08/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.07

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