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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.50, 557.43 and 351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.50, 557.43 and 351.68 is: 526.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.50 : 557.43 = 351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.50/557.43 = 351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.50x = 557.43 × 351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.50x = 196,036.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,036.98/372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.27

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