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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.68, 559.75 and 346.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.68, 559.75 and 346.34 is: 518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.68 : 559.75 = 346.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.68/559.75 = 346.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.68x = 559.75 × 346.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.68x = 193,862.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,862.95/373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.80

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