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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.96, 557.93 and 349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.96, 557.93 and 349.41 is: 524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.96 : 557.93 = 349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.96/557.93 = 349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.96x = 557.93 × 349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.96x = 194,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,943.53/371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.10

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