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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.27, 558.46 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.27, 558.46 and 349.49 is: 524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.27 : 558.46 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.27/558.46 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.27x = 558.46 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.27x = 195,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,176.19/372.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.29

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