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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 555 and 342.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 555 and 342.16 is: 511.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 555 = 342.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/555 = 342.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 555 × 342.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 189,898.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,898.80/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.39

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