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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.18, 559.19 and 351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.18, 559.19 and 351.46 is: 528.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.18 : 559.19 = 351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.18/559.19 = 351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.18x = 559.19 × 351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.18x = 196,532.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,532.52/372.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.05

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