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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.99, 561.96 and 350.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.99, 561.96 and 350.65 is: 528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.99 : 561.96 = 350.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.99/561.96 = 350.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.99x = 561.96 × 350.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.99x = 197,051.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,051.27/372.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.30

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