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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.76, 554.10 and 341.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.76, 554.10 and 341.57 is: 510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.76 : 554.10 = 341.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.76/554.10 = 341.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.76x = 554.10 × 341.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.76x = 189,263.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,263.94/370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.48

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