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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.97, 554.24 and 355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.97, 554.24 and 355.41 is: 529.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.97 : 554.24 = 355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.97/554.24 = 355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.97x = 554.24 × 355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.97x = 196,983.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,983.33/371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.57

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