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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371, 555.18 and 350.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371, 555.18 and 350.18 is: 524.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371 : 555.18 = 350.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371/555.18 = 350.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371x = 555.18 × 350.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371x = 194,412.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,412.93/371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.02

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