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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.50, 555.93 and 350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.50, 555.93 and 350.68 is: 524.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.50 : 555.93 = 350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.50/555.93 = 350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.50x = 555.93 × 350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.50x = 194,953.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,953.53/371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.77

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