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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.91, 560.52 and 341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.91, 560.52 and 341.82 is: 512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.91 : 560.52 = 341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.91/560.52 = 341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.91x = 560.52 × 341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.91x = 191,596.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,596.95/373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.42

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