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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.60, 554.98 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.60, 554.98 and 349.52 is: 522.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.60 : 554.98 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.60/554.98 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.60x = 554.98 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.60x = 193,976.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,976.61/371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.00

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