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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.04, 557.50 and 345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.04, 557.50 and 345.04 is: 517.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.04 : 557.50 = 345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.04/557.50 = 345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.04x = 557.50 × 345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.04x = 192,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,359.80/372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.04

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