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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.44, 559.56 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.44, 559.56 and 344.04 is: 515.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.44 : 559.56 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.44/559.56 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.44x = 559.56 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.44x = 192,511.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,511.02/373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.51

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