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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.18, 558.66 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.18, 558.66 and 349.50 is: 524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.18 : 558.66 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.18/558.66 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.18x = 558.66 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.18x = 195,251.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,251.67/372.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.62

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