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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.07, 553.55 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.07, 553.55 and 344.88 is: 514.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.07 : 553.55 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.07/553.55 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.07x = 553.55 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.07x = 190,906.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,906.60/371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.48

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