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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.46, 557.18 and 348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.46, 557.18 and 348.91 is: 523.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.46 : 557.18 = 348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.46/557.18 = 348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.46x = 557.18 × 348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.46x = 194,402.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,402.89/371.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.35

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