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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.11, 557.62 and 343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.11, 557.62 and 343.92 is: 513.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.11 : 557.62 = 343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.11/557.62 = 343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.11x = 557.62 × 343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.11x = 191,775.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,775.81/373.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.99

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