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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.28, 558.06 and 349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.28, 558.06 and 349.24 is: 523.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.28 : 558.06 = 349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.28/558.06 = 349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.28x = 558.06 × 349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.28x = 194,896.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,896.87/372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.52

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