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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.17, 557.16 and 348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.17, 557.16 and 348.49 is: 523.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.17 : 557.16 = 348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.17/557.16 = 348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.17x = 557.16 × 348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.17x = 194,164.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,164.69/371.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.12

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