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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.86, 556.30 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.86, 556.30 and 339.54 is: 509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.86 : 556.30 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.86/556.30 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.86x = 556.30 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.86x = 188,886.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,886.10/370.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.32

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