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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.72, 560.28 and 351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.72, 560.28 and 351.52 is: 528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.72 : 560.28 = 351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.72/560.28 = 351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.72x = 560.28 × 351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.72x = 196,949.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,949.63/372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.41

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