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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.24, 558.02 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.24, 558.02 and 341.48 is: 511.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.24 : 558.02 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.24/558.02 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.24x = 558.02 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.24x = 190,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,552.36/372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.91

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