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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 558.14 and 342.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 558.14 and 342.03 is: 513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 558.14 = 342.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/558.14 = 342.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 558.14 × 342.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 190,898.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,898.91/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.17

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