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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.12, 557 and 342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.12, 557 and 342.32 is: 513.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.12 : 557 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.12/557 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.12x = 557 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.12x = 190,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,672.24/371.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.78

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