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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.68, 557.82 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.68, 557.82 and 341.28 is: 509.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.68 : 557.82 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.68/557.82 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.68x = 557.82 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.68x = 190,372.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,372.81/373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.45

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