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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.64, 557.92 and 352.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.64, 557.92 and 352.51 is: 529.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.64 : 557.92 = 352.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.64/557.92 = 352.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.64x = 557.92 × 352.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.64x = 196,669.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,669.59/371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.19

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