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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.92, 554.59 and 346.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.92, 554.59 and 346.79 is: 517.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.92 : 554.59 = 346.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.92/554.59 = 346.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.92x = 554.59 × 346.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.92x = 192,326.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,326.27/371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.12

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