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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.33, 559.82 and 351.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.33, 559.82 and 351.49 is: 529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.33 : 559.82 = 351.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.33/559.82 = 351.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.33x = 559.82 × 351.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.33x = 196,767.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,767.97/371.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.90

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