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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.16, 554.96 and 346.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.16, 554.96 and 346.19 is: 516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.16 : 554.96 = 346.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.16/554.96 = 346.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.16x = 554.96 × 346.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.16x = 192,117.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,117.75/372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.23

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