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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.30, 557.40 and 352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.30, 557.40 and 352.16 is: 528.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.30 : 557.40 = 352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.30/557.40 = 352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.30x = 557.40 × 352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.30x = 196,293.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,293.98/371.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.67

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