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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.93, 558.11 and 343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.93, 558.11 and 343.24 is: 515.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.93 : 558.11 = 343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.93/558.11 = 343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.93x = 558.11 × 343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.93x = 191,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,565.68/371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.06

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