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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.58, 562.85 and 344.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.58, 562.85 and 344.06 is: 518.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.58 : 562.85 = 344.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.58/562.85 = 344.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.58x = 562.85 × 344.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.58x = 193,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,652.22/373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.38

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