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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.68, 558 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.68, 558 and 349.20 is: 521.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.68 : 558 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.68/558 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.68x = 558 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.68x = 194,853.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,853.60/373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.45

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