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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.68, 554.36 and 350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.68, 554.36 and 350.56 is: 522.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.68 : 554.36 = 350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.68/554.36 = 350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.68x = 554.36 × 350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.68x = 194,336.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,336.44/371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.86

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