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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.98, 556.30 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.98, 556.30 and 351.56 is: 524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.98 : 556.30 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.98/556.30 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.98x = 556.30 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.98x = 195,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,572.83/372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.35

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