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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 557.19 and 340.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 557.19 and 340.41 is: 509.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 557.19 = 340.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/557.19 = 340.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 557.19 × 340.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 189,673.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,673.05/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.87

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