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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.31, 555.19 and 346.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.31, 555.19 and 346.34 is: 516.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.31 : 555.19 = 346.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.31/555.19 = 346.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.31x = 555.19 × 346.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.31x = 192,284.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,284.50/372.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.46

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