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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 553.13 and 354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 553.13 and 354.66 is: 528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 553.13 = 354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/553.13 = 354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 553.13 × 354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 196,171.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,171.31/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.45

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