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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.14, 557.05 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.14, 557.05 and 348.44 is: 520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.14 : 557.05 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.14/557.05 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.14x = 557.05 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.14x = 194,094.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,094.85/373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.17

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