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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.18, 562.02 and 341.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.18, 562.02 and 341.02 is: 513.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.18 : 562.02 = 341.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.18/562.02 = 341.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.18x = 562.02 × 341.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.18x = 191,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,660.06/373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.59

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