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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 557.68 and 348.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 557.68 and 348.01 is: 518.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 557.68 = 348.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/557.68 = 348.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 557.68 × 348.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 194,080.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,080.23/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.95

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