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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.64, 560.46 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.64, 560.46 and 349.34 is: 524.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.64 : 560.46 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.64/560.46 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.64x = 560.46 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.64x = 195,791.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,791.10/373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.01

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