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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373, 558.69 and 341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373, 558.69 and 341.41 is: 511.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373 : 558.69 = 341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373/558.69 = 341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373x = 558.69 × 341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373x = 190,742.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,742.35/373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.37

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