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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.82, 556.74 and 339.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.82, 556.74 and 339.32 is: 508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.82 : 556.74 = 339.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.82/556.74 = 339.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.82x = 556.74 × 339.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.82x = 188,910.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,910.23/371.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.07

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