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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 556.14 and 350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 556.14 and 350.52 is: 525.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 556.14 = 350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/556.14 = 350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 556.14 × 350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 194,938.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,938.19/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.55

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