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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 557.40 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 557.40 and 349.20 is: 524.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 557.40 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/557.40 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 557.40 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 194,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,644.08/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.93

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