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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.43, 556.61 and 351.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.43, 556.61 and 351.05 is: 526.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.43 : 556.61 = 351.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.43/556.61 = 351.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.43x = 556.61 × 351.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.43x = 195,393.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,393.40/371.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.06

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