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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.21, 557.64 and 350.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.21, 557.64 and 350.25 is: 524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.21 : 557.64 = 350.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.21/557.64 = 350.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.21x = 557.64 × 350.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.21x = 195,311.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,311.32/372.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.74

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