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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.68, 552.13 and 351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.68, 552.13 and 351.96 is: 524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.68 : 552.13 = 351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.68/552.13 = 351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.68x = 552.13 × 351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.68x = 194,327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,327.67/370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.25

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