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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.49, 553.71 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.49, 553.71 and 351 is: 523.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.49 : 553.71 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.49/553.71 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.49x = 553.71 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.49x = 194,352.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,352.21/371.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.17

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