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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.80, 559.20 and 342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.80, 559.20 and 342.80 is: 514.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.80 : 559.20 = 342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.80/559.20 = 342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.80x = 559.20 × 342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.80x = 191,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,693.76/372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.20

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