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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.87, 555.09 and 344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.87, 555.09 and 344.42 is: 514.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.87 : 555.09 = 344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.87/555.09 = 344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.87x = 555.09 × 344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.87x = 191,181.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,181.32/371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.11

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