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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 556.20 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 556.20 and 348.30 is: 519.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 556.20 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/556.20 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 556.20 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 193,724.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,724.46/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.93

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