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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 555.59 and 342.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.76, 555.59 and 342.57 is: 511.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.76 : 555.59 = 342.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.76/555.59 = 342.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.76x = 555.59 × 342.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.76x = 190,328.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,328.47/371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.97

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