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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 556 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 556 and 344.04 is: 515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 556 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/556 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 556 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 191,286.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,286.24/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.54

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