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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.36, 558.54 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.36, 558.54 and 348.60 is: 522.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.36 : 558.54 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.36/558.54 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.36x = 558.54 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.36x = 194,707.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,707.04/372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.90

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