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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.20, 556.20 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.20, 556.20 and 349.60 is: 523.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.20 : 556.20 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.20/556.20 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.20x = 556.20 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.20x = 194,447.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,447.52/371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.83

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