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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371, 557.70 and 344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371, 557.70 and 344.28 is: 517.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371 : 557.70 = 344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371/557.70 = 344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371x = 557.70 × 344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371x = 192,004.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,004.96/371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.53

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