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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.88, 556.94 and 346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.88, 556.94 and 346.58 is: 520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.88 : 556.94 = 346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.88/556.94 = 346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.88x = 556.94 × 346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.88x = 193,024.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,024.27/370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.45

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