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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.96, 556.89 and 339.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.96, 556.89 and 339.98 is: 510.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.96 : 556.89 = 339.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.96/556.89 = 339.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.96x = 556.89 × 339.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.96x = 189,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,328.68/370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.38

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