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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.14, 558 and 342.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.14, 558 and 342.03 is: 512.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.14 : 558 = 342.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.14/558 = 342.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.14x = 558 × 342.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.14x = 190,852.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,852.74/372.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.85

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