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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.24, 560.40 and 341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.24, 560.40 and 341.38 is: 512.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.24 : 560.40 = 341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.24/560.40 = 341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.24x = 560.40 × 341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.24x = 191,309.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,309.35/373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.56

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