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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.17, 558.71 and 344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.17, 558.71 and 344.46 is: 515.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.17 : 558.71 = 344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.17/558.71 = 344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.17x = 558.71 × 344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.17x = 192,448.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,448.73/373.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.72

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