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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.78, 558.81 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.78, 558.81 and 344.08 is: 517.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.78 : 558.81 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.78/558.81 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.78x = 558.81 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.78x = 192,275.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,275.34/371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.18

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