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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.17, 555.67 and 357.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.17, 555.67 and 357.13 is: 534.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.17 : 555.67 = 357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.17/555.67 = 357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.17x = 555.67 × 357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.17x = 198,446.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,446.43/371.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.65

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